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| Department: | Central Lab |
| Location: | South Ogden, UT |
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform and manage the day-to-day microbiological testing of raw materials and finished goods. Assist in risk evaluations for microbiological hazards as a member of the food safety team. Assist in the management and maintenance of the environmental monitoring program, and other associated testing in the laboratory. Contribute to Balchem network microbiological problem solving for environmental monitoring (EM) and product testing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Microbiological testing and release/rejection of raw materials and finished products
Collect, analyze, and monitor environmental samples, and manage each program. Revise and update EM programs as needed
Perform OOS investigation and root cause analysis for out of specification and out of trend results
Develop and validate microbiological methods for use in dietary supplement and food applications
Responsible for specifying and ensuring satisfactory outcome of 3rd party proficiency testing
Train and provide guidance to laboratory personnel
Perform data verification, interpretation, and analysis
Responsible for the operation, maintenance, calibration and repair of microbiology laboratory instruments and equipment
Inspect/audit lab activities and data to ensure implementation of quality systems
Provide back fill coverage in all other lab positions and contribute experience and scientific knowledge
Perform mathematical and statistical analyses of results
Developing and formalize laboratory procedures and practices
Write laboratory reports, protocols, SOPs and work instructions
Ensure audit preparedness for the microbiology lab
Assist with audit of 3rd microbiology lab services providers
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or closely related field
2-4 years of experience in a cGMP microbiology laboratory
Experience with microbiological assays and aseptic techniques; familiarity with cGMPs, FDA guidelines, and good laboratory practices
Environmental Monitoring Program training and experience preferred
In depth knowledge of USP, AOAC, FDA BAM microbiological testing methods
Knowledge of allergen testing methods
Knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works inside a laboratory, subject to fumes, odors, gases
MSDS reference for hazardous materials
Occasional work in production facility with exposure to dust, heat and stairways
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
