Microbiologist

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

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Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.
- Microbiologist
- Under the direction of the QC Manager, this position will be responsible for analysis of finished product, raw material and in-process samples using wet chemistry techniques and analytical equipment’s such as Spectrophotometer, Protein Analyzer, Particle size analyzer, RVA and NIR.

**Responsibilities**:
- Maintain and follow laboratory and plant safety practices.-
- Perform analysis of finished product, raw material and in-process sample as per methods established by quality control department.-
- Extensive understanding of microbiology principles and hands-on experience including proper aseptic techniques, microbial testing, plate counting, subculturing, and staining techniques-
- Experience with DNA extraction and performing quantitative real-time PCR assays-
- Strong ability to read and understand operating manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)-
- Communicate out of specification issues to Quality Control Manager and the Head of Quality for immediate corrective and preventative action.-
- Collect and analyze samples from plant production workshops or plant facility, as required.-
- Order, retain and maintain positive controls for pathogens under strict conditions.-
- Experience in operating autoclave and performing decontamination of microbial waste-
- Calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment in the quality control laboratories.-
- Participate in training program provided by global QC.-
- Strategically manage retained samples based on established SOPs.-
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, housekeeping standards and follow food safety procedures.-
- Execute validation and comparison studies as per management requests.-
- Assist in innovation projects.-
- Perform analysis on ILC samples and record results in appropriate platform.-
- Document results using batch records, calibration logbooks, and excel files and SAP.-
- Record test results to ensure in-specification and out-of-specification (OOS) products are clearly identified and segregated.-
- Contribute to improve and optimize laboratory efficiency-
- Management of lab inventory through SAP-
- Ability and willingness to work after hours and weekend, if neededCROSS FUNCTIONAL
- Laboratory stock solutions and supplies- Manage procurement and inventory of consumables, laboratory chemicals, small equipment and reagents.-
- Ensure traceability of consumables and laboratory chemicals.Provide technical assistance to production:
- Propose and develop analytical methods.-
- Perform on site record check / verification regarding equipment calibration and ensure methods are followed as per SOP.-
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.Security / Safety- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, protection of people and the environment.-
- Participate in improving laboratory safety.-
- Ensure that storage and reagents are in a locked cabinet and cleanliness of laboratory equipment is maintained.Communication- Communicate analytical data to Laboratory Manager and production supervisors daily or as directed.-
- Ensure that safe work practices are followed in the laboratory.-
- Discuss and consult quality control issues and challenges with Laboratory Manager.-
- Communicate and coordinate daily on matters regarding progress, delays product availability, and OOS status.**Qualifications**:
- Education: Technical diploma from a recognized college coupled with 3-5 years’ laboratory experience in the food or related industry.-
- B.Sc. / BA in Food Science, Biology, Agriculture or Microbiology or other relatable science degree is highly preferred.-
- Experience: 5 years of experience required working in a laboratory and performing physic-chemical analysis.-
- Specific requirements: Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.-
- Must be available for on-call support or participate in an on-call rotation covering weekends and off-hours if required.Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

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