Senior Quality Technologist / Microbiologist

Senior Quality Technologist / Microbiologist

Monitor and ensure that the microbiological aspects of the in-process and finished product conform to the quality specifications. Implement and coordinate periodic plant microbiological and hygiene audits effectively. Assist other functional areas within Carlsberg technical support in microbiological hygiene troubleshooting and drive for Continuous Improvement. Execution on QCOM activities and full compliance on QCOM requirement as part of Carlsberg Group direction.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and review daily work plan of the laboratory activities to ensure samples are analyzed on time and analytical results are meeting the deadline agreed on.
• Perform microbiological testing and analysis, trend analysis reporting to drive for continuous improvement.
• Ensure good control in microbiological laboratory stock, facilitate inventory management through SAP and yeast management planning.
• Assure reliability of analytical results and evaluate accuracy and precision of the analytical results through BAPS-M, review analytical methodology and compliance by following QCOM requirement.
• Establish, implement and review the instrument calibration, instrument preventive maintenance to ensure analytical instruments are maintained in good condition.
• Responsible for the validation, establishment, modification and implementation of new or existing equipment/methods in production.
• Implement and coordinate microbiological and hygiene management activities within the brewery to maintain required quality and hygiene standards.
• Establish collaboration with the internal team and cross-functional stakeholders by providing troubleshooting support in terms of microbiological & hygiene aspects.
• Lead and guide the team on occupational health and safety and environmental practices. Identify and resolve potential chemical and biological safety hazards in the microbiology laboratory.
• Ensure sustainability of Carlsberg excellence foundation programme (e.g. 5S, PMS, Kaizen) is practiced and maintained.
• Any additional tasks assigned by the Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Microbiology/Food Science/Food Technology or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in food & beverage quality assurance environment with a focus in microbiology laboratory.
• Good knowledge in microbiology laboratory skills (e.g. aseptic technique, plating, etc.), ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety, and Safety & Health.
• Must have basic computer skills (Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be proactive, honest, cooperative, able to communicate effectively with good human relation skills, team player, and independent.
• Must demonstrate quality in work i.e. accurate, thorough, and effective.

Job type: Permanent