Role OverviewThe Senior Microbiologist will lead the starter culture program, collaborating with Operations, QA, Procurement, and R&D to protect IP, optimize fermentation, and ensure strain continuity. This role will oversee clean-room operations, develop rotational strategies, and drive development of back-up strains and continuity plans.
What You Will Do
The Senior Microbiologist will perform molecular characterization, develop verification workflows, create analytical methods, and investigate interactions between culture blends and milk/process conditions. They will also develop starter culture activity assays, model acidification curves, and investigate fermentation behavior.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with 7-12+ years of experience in dairy or industrial microbiology. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, leadership, and project management skills, as well as experience with fermentation, starter cultures, and aseptic propagation.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field
- 7-12+ years of experience in dairy or industrial microbiology
- Experience with fermentation, starter cultures, and aseptic propagation
- Strong background in molecular methods and microbial characterization
Benefits
- Confidential documentation for strains, processes, and batch records
- IP protection around blends, propagation, and trade-secret processes
- GMP, HACCP, and clean-room compliance
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