Conagra Brands ยท 6 days ago
Senior Microbiologist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expConagra Brands is a well-established company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Senior Microbiologist to enhance their food safety, quality, and microbiology program. The role involves providing strategic direction for food safety, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Provide input and direction to the Conagra strategic food safety vision consistent with company direction and focus
Champion a culture mindset of food safety first and foremost both horizontally and vertically across the Conagra enterprise
Ensure the adoption of best food safety and quality practices across the organization including pathogen environmental monitoring programs, food safety sampling and testing regimens, and leading-edge methods deployment
Conduct risk assessments and provide guidance during food safety incidents, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality and others to ensure Conagra's food safety standards are rigorously adhered to across the Global Supply Chain
Ensure that all appropriate pre-requisite programs to HACCP including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of Conagra's overall food safety system
Gather and study data trends and provide technical support to inform food safety and quality decisions
Manage and perform technical tasks within assigned responsibilities
Conduct audits, train plant teams for issue management and procedure compliance, and support resolution of food safety and quality issues on-site
Design and implement procedures and support cross-functional QA initiatives and supplier improvements
Ensure Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current and compliant with ConAgra, FDA, and USDA standards; provide technical support to maintain regulatory compliance
Collaborate outside of FSQRA organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required
5+ years related industry experience
Experience with HACCP and related food safety systems as applied at the food manufacturing plant level
Experience communicating scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Technical leadership experience with an understanding of business needs and processes
Experience with government regulations (FDA/USDA/CDC/State and Local and international)
Experience managing cross-functional teams and technical teams in the area of food safety
Experience with statistical and analytical tools
In the Chicago Office Monday - Thursday
Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level will require 25% to 75% travel. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative
Preferred
MS/PhD degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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