• Job Description

  Req#: 31525

  Information about #31525 QC Microbiologist

  Work Location: Mostly On-site 80%

  Shift: Office Hours

  Formulated to Care

  For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL® has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

  The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

  Role Objective

  Designs and manages control systems to assure that cosmetic and topical OTC products will be microbiologically safe and free from unacceptable levels of bacteria, yeast’s and molds and their metabolic by-products.
  

  Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Microbiological monitoring and the initiation and management of action plans and follow-up activities for raw materials, product, manufacturing equipment, the plant and the water systems
  • Ensures validity/quality of cleaning and sanitization procedures for production equipment
  • Devises and implements strategies for assuring clean production after contamination
  • Researches/validates/implements new microbial test methods
  • Identifies (genus & species) product/equipment Microbial contaminants
  • Develops microbiological methods and protocols for water, raw materials, finished goods, facility and production equipment
  • Provides technical expertise to cross-functional teams involved in validating water systems and cleaning/sanitizing programs

  Education and Experience

  • BS in Microbiology required
  • Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years microbiology experience at a cosmetic/personal care/OTC company required
  • Ability to troubleshoot microbial contaminations

  Competencies

  Being Resilient

  Collaborates

  Cultivates Innovation

  Customer Focus

  Drives Results

  Supervision/Coordination

  • Will direct priorities for micro QA technician. Will lead plant investigation of micro contaminations. Will be an active team member for cleaning validations and water validation. Will make recommendations to facilities group regarding new equipment and changes to existing equipment.
  • Will receive coaching and guidance from QA Director

  Role Type

  Mostly On-Site - 80%+ on-site work

  Physical Requirements

  Office Worker - Work Environment

  Office Worker - Equipment Used

  Office Worker - Physical Requirements

  Travel Requirements

  Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed

  To Apply:

  To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

  Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.

• About the company

  GOJO Industries, Inc., is a privately held manufacturer of hand hygiene and skin care products founded in 1946, in Akron, Ohio, where it is again headquartered after a period in Cuyahoga Falls.

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