Senior Microbiologist - Manufacturing

Conagra Brands • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, you will be part of a team that is an essential component of the food safety, quality, and microbiology program. You will partner with internal departments and functions including Quality, Engineering, Thermal Processing, Sanitation, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Affairs, Legal & Safety, and Operations to support enterprise-wide food safety initiatives. This is not a laboratory-based role and includes regular interaction with manufacturing facilities and cross-functional teams.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Provide input and direction to the strategic food safety vision aligned with company priorities

Champion a culture focused on food safety across the organization

Ensure adoption of best-in-class food safety and quality practices including environmental monitoring programs and testing approaches

Conduct risk assessments and provide guidance during food safety incidents, recommending mitigation strategies

Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality, and other stakeholders to maintain food safety standards across the global supply chain

Ensure pre-requisite programs supporting HACCP such as training, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures are effective and maintained

Gather and analyze data trends to support food safety and quality decisions

Perform and manage technical work within assigned responsibilities

Conduct audits, train plant teams on compliance and issue management, and support onsite resolution of food safety and quality challenges

Design and implement procedures supporting quality assurance initiatives and supplier improvements

Ensure Food Safety Plans remain current and compliant with company, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture standards

Partner across functions to drive efficiency and effectiveness in food safety and quality programs

Ingredients Required for Your Success

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required; Master's or Doctorate preferred

5+ years of related industry experience in food manufacturing or food safety

Experience with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and related food safety systems at the plant level

Experience communicating scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Technical leadership experience with an understanding of business operations and processes

Experience with government regulations including Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control, and other regulatory bodies

Experience leading cross-functional and technical teams in food safety

Experience with statistical and analytical tools

In the Chicago, IL or Omaha, NE office Monday - Thursday

Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level will require 50% to 75% travel

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Number of Days in Office: 4

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Compensation

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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