Management Trainee - Microbiology & QC

Job Description / Responsibility

• Collecting and testing samples of raw ingredients and finished products
• Making sure manufactured products are of high quality, match specifications and are consistent with product labelling for nutritional content
• Designing, operating and maintaining quality systems
• Oversee the overall quality and safety of a company's food product
• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records.
• Media preparation / sterilization.
• Perform equipment and instrumentation set up, maintenance and verification.
• Maintain storage of samples in accordance with established SOP's.
• Prepare and analyze samples.
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS.
• Checking for harmful micro-organisms, such as bacteria and fungi
• Accurately record observations and data and interpret results.
• Monitor and address sample backlog issues.
• Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program.