Microbiologist at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description 

Key purpose statement

The role is responsible for all microbiological sampling and testing as per KORE and regulatory standards. The person is also responsible for plant GMP monitoring and Plant CIP and sanitation review.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Carry out microbiological tests
  • Identify swabbing areas
  • Draft or develop sampling plan
  • Prepare lab equipment for micro testing
  • Do micro sampling
  • Do micro plating
  • Read, record and report micro results
  • Do trend analyses on micro results
  • Assist operational staff with resolution of micro issues
• Perform GMP audits
  • Conduct weekly audits and inspection
  • Report and record issues and corrective action from surveys
  • Manage pest control programme
• Monitored plant CIP routines
  • Do CIP verification titrations
  • Ensure CIP schedule is followed to the letter
  • Communicate non-conformances to relevant parties
  • Skills, Experience & Education    Qualifications and Experience

Minimum requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, or any other relevant Manufacturing or Industrial science course.

Experience

1. Minimum 2 Years’ experience in a similar role or Quality Assurance or Quality Controller position.

Competencies

1. Advanced computer skills
2. Accountability
3. Assertiveness
4. Compliance, governance and ethics
5. Detail focused
6. Independence
7. Problem solving and analysis
8. Disciplined
9. Self-motivation
10. Strong cognitive skills
11. Strong organizational process and systems awareness and integration
12. Team player
13. General    Judgement and decision making
14. Agile in thinking and nimble in decision making
15. Adept at discerning and balancing the most important priorities - simplifies complexity
16. Simplifies the decision making process for self and others
17. Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis
18. Exhibits high level of commercial pragmatism and prudent commercial judgment
19. Thrives in ambiguity and effectively applies sound intuition
20. Assesses and makes clear trade-offs when making critical decisions
21. Applies a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues
22. Proven ability to foresee and take action against potential risks to the business as a whole