at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Champaign, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Collect and test samples from throughout the Complex and other locations. Including but not limited to swabs, air exposures, and water program
- Prepare media, chemical reagents, and cleaning solutions.
- Collect and prepare samples for outside testing.
- Read and evaluate microbiological plates and tubes.
- Prepare slides, conduct microscopic examinations, and identify microorganisms.
- Maintain records, prepare and distribute reports electronically.
- Maintain and keep current LIMS system.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain all laboratory instrumentation and equipment. - Work with external service vendors.
- Coordinate and maintain external certification of equipment.
- Support all Business Units and R&D by conducting special microbiological studies and investigations.
- Complete all required laboratory controls.
- Maintain adequate levels of all micro/lab supplies to include inventory and ordering.
- Maintain budget requirements and review expenditure reports.
- Perform all duties with attention given to a high degree of precision, accuracy, productivity, and safety.
- Maintain all GMP practices and perform GMP inspections.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and period cleaning in the area.
- Actively participate in Safety program.
- Assist with laboratory duties as needed. - Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory staff or designee.
Minimal Qualifications:
- Ability to organize and perform complex work at a fast pace with a high degree of precision, accuracy and safety.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work effectively in a self directed role.
- Proven ability to communicate procedures and ideas to other employees in formal or informal training sessions.
- Exhibits initiative and performs tasks beyond job scope.
- Must be able to work in a variety of physical environments including areas with varying degrees of temperature, humidity, and noise.
- Must be able to prioritize, use good judgment, and handle urgent situations with professionalism.
- Ability to understand and use simple algebra, microbiological, lab methods and/or procedures and instrument specifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have strong computer skills (with programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Unilab, and Microsoft E-Mail).
- Able to operate all necessary instrumentation / equipment in a safe manner.
- Experience with team environments.
- Experience with microbiologicLocation(s)Champaign Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
