QA Technician (Bacteriologist)

About the role

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Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our factory in Dunkirk, located along Lake Erie's Historic Chadwick Bay Harbor, is a hidden gem situated 50 miles southwest of Buffalo, New York. With its picturesque Great Lakes waterfront, beautiful beaches, ski resorts, vineyards, and boutique wineries, our associates take great pride in calling Dunkirk their home.

Since its establishment in 1971, the factory has undergone several expansions to accommodate the growing production of beloved household brands such as Pro Plan®, Beggin®, T-Bonz®, and Busy®. Our factory also works to do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As the Bacteriologist, you will be responsible for managing routine microbiological evaluations of the finished product and the factory production environment. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, review and compliance to the factory’s Finished Product Release Program and the Pathogen Monitoring Program. You will support aspects of the HACCP food safety program including verification activities, documentation, and recordkeeping.

• Finished product testing and release
• Involved with the factory’s Pathogen Monitoring Program, including testing, verification activities, corrective actions
• Ensures compliance with the Hazard analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Program in the factory
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment including the cleaning, verification and calibration and lab inventory
• Work as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and uphold Safety and Quality as core values.

Requirements

High School Diploma

1+ years of quality assurance in a manufacturing, laboratory, production, warehouse, military, or related environment

Salary

$44,038.80 to $63,464.00 per year

Pay and benefits

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.