1499 Microbiology jobs in Saint Louis,MO

Pay Range for this position: $24.00- $44.00 per hour.

Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm (training will be on 1st shift for the first 6-8 weeks).

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Sit, stand; walk; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and adjust focus.

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an air helmet, mask, safety shoes, rubber apron, protective gloves, and or chemical resistant suit.

High School Diploma or GED.

3+ years of work experience in a chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other life science manufacturing environment.

Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Science discipline.

Solid knowledge of chemistry, math, and general science.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D; Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

Short-term disability and long-term disability

Pet Insurance

Legal Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days

Well-being Benefit

Discount and Total Reward Programs

Initial training will take place on 1st shift, with an anticipated transition to a split shift covering either early 3rd-shift or early 2nd-shift hours.

Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.

Understands and is proficient with Lab Data Collection Program, SAP, Food Safety and Quality Plans, Water Treatment, Batching Process, Internal Sanitation, Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring Programs, and Product Testing Requirements.

Knowledge of all aspects of applicable regulations to include AIB, SQF, State, City, Federal, Kosher, Gluten Free and customer requirements.

Understands the details of SAP, specifically the Quality Module and know how to post process orders, access Finished Goods reports, access PM's for printing and entering completed PM's, access negative inventory, and know how to perform a mock recall through the system.

Must be familiar with the local and corporate QMS Policies and Procedures, and respective SOPs. The supervisor must practically understand how the quality data is achieved and must be proficient with laboratory testing methods, product standards/specifications, and demonstrate technical decision making.

Understands basic chemistry and have a broad understanding of laboratory equipment, root cause analysis, food safety and food quality metrics/limits.

Must be proficient with making in-process batch adjustments.

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP required.

Experience using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., HPLC, densitometer, pH meters, etc) required.

Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends.

High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.

Prior inspection experience in a laboratory setting.

Knowledge of GFSI, GMP, FDA and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.

BS degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline preferred (or equivalent related experience).

Three (3) plus years supervisory experience in quality within a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification preferred.