Job CategoryQualityJob FamilyQuality Laboratory ServicesJob DescriptionThis role serves as the microbiology and allergen subject matter expert for our facilities across Europe (including the UK) and South Africa. The region currently includes 10+ production sites, and the successful candidate will partner with each facility, as well as the cross functional business, to provide expertise and guidance on:Microbiology and allergen testing practices, including GLP implementation and complianceManagement of third-party laboratoriesLIMS rollout, utilization, and data analysisTroubleshooting microbiology and allergen-related incidentsDeveloping routine and non-routine testing plansDocumenting programs, policies, and proceduresSupporting Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) and special eventsProviding technical input for HACCP risk assessmentsFormula safety evaluationsKey ResponsibilitiesPerform internal lab audits and necessary training to ensure they are producing accurate, precise data following GLP’s.Primary contact for 3rd party labs microbiological & allergen testing.Interface with operations and EQFS (EU and corporate in Green Bay, WI) toWith others in EU and integral EQFS, evaluate PEM and special events containment and CAPA actions.Perform risk assessments (process, ingredient,



finished product)Evaluate routine and event sampling plans as necessary.Perform HACCP and quality risk assessmentsFormula, ingredient, and process approvals in systemsAssist in setting up challenge studies or special testing plans as needed.Interface with other Areas of Business (AOB)Develop Food Safety and Quality and Culture: train, coach, evaluate, and reinforce continuous improvement principles with partners. Personal, people, business, and process leadership.Key IngredientsMBA or Masters in Microbiology, Biology or Food Science10+ years of experience Microbiological technical/laboratory & personnel leadership.Fluency in English & Spanish (oral & written)Lab management and auditingWorking in a fast-paced food manufacturing & lab environmentsLeadership and customer-facing professionalismData analysis & ability to problem-solving abilityCapable of working in systems (LIMS, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Quality Management System, etc.), statistical data analysis, creating BI dashboardsSchreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

📌 Microbiologist Specialist (Noblejas)
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