Senior Microbiologist - Manufacturing
Core
Strategic leadership of food safety and quality programs across manufacturing facilities and the global supply chain, ensuring compliance with FDA and USDA standards.
Role type
Senior Microbiologist (Manufacturing Strategy)
Builds
Enterprise-wide food safety initiatives, environmental monitoring programs, and supplier quality standards.
Domain
Food Manufacturing / Food Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), risk assessment, statistical and analytical tools, regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA), cross-functional technical leadership, data trend analysis, GMP and sanitation SOP management
Preferred skills
Master's or Doctorate in Food Science/Microbiology, experience leading cross-functional teams, business operations understanding
Technologies
Statistical and analytical tools
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for food safety vision, conduct risk assessments during incidents, audit plant teams and support onsite resolution, design quality assurance procedures, ensure Food Safety Plans compliance, collaborate on global supply chain standards, analyze data trends for decision support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight