Senior Microbiologist Specialist
Core
Senior Microbiologist performing 50% hands-on laboratory testing and 50% strategic microbiology leadership including risk governance, EMP standardization, and AI/predictive-model enablement across multiple sites.
Role type
Senior IC microbiologist specialist (hybrid lab analyst and strategic lead)
Builds
Standardized Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP), risk-based testing strategies, and AI-driven predictive models for microbiological risk
Domain
Food & Beverage manufacturing / Quality Assurance / Microbiology
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Microbiological testing methods, Risk assessment, AI and predictive modeling, Root cause analysis, LIMS proficiency, GLP compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Microbiology, S4Hana experience, Multi-site project leadership
Technologies
LIMS, S4Hana, AI/automation tools
Responsibilities
Perform microbiological testing on water, raw materials, and finished products; Conduct and review microbiological risk assessments; Standardize Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) across sites; Lead adoption of AI and digital tools for real-time microbiology decisions; Mentor analysts and support their growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership