Microbiologist - Food Safety and Quality

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, a major food production and processing company located in Queenstown, is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality across their operations. This role involves overseeing microbiological testing programs and collaborating with production teams to protect public health.

You will conduct risk assessments, investigate contamination issues, and develop preventive strategies to safeguard products throughout the supply chain.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and microbiological testing.
• Experience with risk assessment and quality assurance in food production.

Responsabilidades

• Lead microbiological testing programs across operations.
• Perform risk assessments and investigate contamination events.
• Develop and implement preventive strategies to ensure product safety.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and R&D teams to maintain quality.

Conocimientos

Microbiology

Food safety

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Herramientas

PCR

HPLC

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major food production and processing company located in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality across their operations. This role is essential for protecting public health and maintaining consumer trust. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing microbiological testing programs, conducting risk assessments, investigating potential contamination issues, and developing preventive strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of foodborne pathogens, spoilage organisms, and current food safety regulations. This position involves laboratory work, data analysis, and close collaboration with production, quality assurance, and R&D teams. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and integrity of the food products supplied to a wide consumer base.