Microbiologist

Job description / Role

Job Summary:
To perform microbiological testing and Line monitoring for Micro and chemical key aspects of the process chain such as raw materials, treated water, syrup preparations, beverage preparations, equipment, swab test, environment etc., to ensure that finished product going out of the plant is free from organic adulteration and safe to consume.

Detailed Job Description:
• Conducts microbiological tests on water, sugar, syrups, rinse waters, environment, packaging materials, and trade or warehouse samples to ensure compliance with KORE.
• Conducts Swab tests on the filling equipment and other critical equipment surfaces to ensure a microbe – free environment during product filling.
• Identifies critical control points for reducing or eliminating the microbiological risk to product quality.
• Conduct hand swab for the people working in processing areas and feedback for personnel hygiene monitoring
• Informs Production and relevant operations personnel about corrective quality measures to produce good quality products.
• Conducts detailed analysis of product complaints pertaining to microbiological flaws.
• Full responsibility and accountability for the implementation of food safety activities and procedures in plant operations
• Maintaining Taste, Appearance Satisfaction at 100%
• Maintaining Brix and GV Satisfaction at 100%
• Maintain CP & CPK
• Conducting GMP and Food safety audits as per frequency or whenever required
• Maintain the laboratory facilities and equipment in sanitary condition to obtain accurate and precise results.
• Ensure that lab equipment are calibrated, does prompt inventory of culture media and reagents observing FEFO system and ensures that records are maintained in an organized manner for quick and easy access.

Requirements

• Graduate or post graduate in Microbiology
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the beverages, water, dairy, fruit juice or pharmaceutical plants
• Preferred Female candidate with good communication skills
• Food microbiology and Food safety norms
• Internal or Lead Auditor for HACCP / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
• Knowledge and awareness in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Computer literate with high proficiency in MS office
• Preferably 1 – 2 years’ experience in any Coca-Cola plant as microbiologist
• General Laboratory maintenance & Quality Supervision practice

About the Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories.

In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.

We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We’re also working to reduce our environmental impact by replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide.