Microbiologist - Beverage Industry

ERAM Talent is seeking for an experienced Microbiologist . The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting microbiological testing on raw materials, water, production environments, and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role requires expertise in detecting microbial contamination, maintaining laboratory quality systems, and supporting production teams with microbiological investigations. Key Responsibilities • Perform microbiological analysis on raw materials, processing water, environmental samples, and finished beverage or powder products. • Detect and identify spoilage microorganisms, including yeasts, molds, bacteria, and foodborne pathogens. • Conduct routine environmental monitoring through surface swabs, air sampling, and sanitation verification. • Evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programs, including Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems. • Isolate, identify, and quantify microbial contaminants using standard microbiological techniques. • Investigate contamination sources and support root cause analysis for microbiological deviations. • Maintain accurate laboratory records, microbiological reports, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs). • Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), biosafety procedures, and laboratory quality standards. • Monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, and other microbiological instruments. • Perform quality control checks on culture media and laboratory reagents. • Collaborate with QA/QC and Production teams to investigate product spoilage, contamination incidents, and out-of-specification (OOS) results. • Report microbiological deviations promptly and support product hold and corrective action procedures.