Microbiologist at Nestle

Position Summary

• Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers. We’re now looking for a Microbiologist to join our team at the Harrismith Factory.

Main Purpose

• The Microbiologist assists the Food Safety Specialist with the activities in the hygiene activities  (sampling, dispatch & result reporting, managing GMP facilities & supporting line sample samplers).

A day in the life of a Microbiologist:

Quality System:

• Define and update the specific microbiological procedures, instructions and pathogen monitoring plan for the site       

Analytical methods and tests for environment, lines & finished product:

• Proficiency in carrying out the Microbiological tests according to standard procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for the quality control plan of the equipment under their responsibility including calibration.
• Responsible fo dispatch of Lines, environment & finished product
• Responsible for interpreting results and for reproducibility and repeatability of analyses
• Responsible to challenge and support NQAC with GSTD related to analytical deviations
• Initiate and drive RCA related to microbiological deviation

Results reporting:

• Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned (Initiate projects and campaign related to microbiology)
• Trending NQAC performance and driving improvement projects

What will make you successful

• 1 year experience in related fireld
• Bachelors degree/diploma in Food Technology, Microbiology and related field