Food Safety Laboratory Scientist Job at Russell Tobin, Glenview, IL

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  • Russell Tobin
  • Glenview, IL

Job Description

Russell Tobin is seeking a Food Safety Laboratory Scientist for one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America.

Job Title: Food Safety Laboratory Scientist

Location: Glenview, IL 60025

Job Type: Contract

Length: 12-months (with potential for extension or conversion)

Hours: M-F - 7:30am-3:30pm CST

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.50 per hour

Description:

This role supports the implementation and execution of key food safety design analytical methods within the US and Canada Zones by managing media preparation, quality control activities, and executing project work to develop microbiological and analytical methods needed to support food safety design and commercialization.

The position provides onsite laboratory support and project execution support to Corporate Quality & Food Safety, as well as R&D.

Responsibilities:

  • Support project completion through media preparation, quality control activities, and through execution of microbial testing on project by project basis
  • Supports administrative tasks such as managing inventory, ordering supplies, and data entry.
  • Supports the execution of validation studies, to evaluate and approve microbiological test methods (rapid and cultural) for the Company Laboratory network.
  • Supports proficiency testing program and internal laboratory audit process for internal factories laboratories.
  • This role provides scientific and technical food safety support to US and Canadian business partners to ensure product safety and quality by participating in evaluation of analytical methods. Identify and communicate method related impacts on factory verification programs.
  • Support validation of designed HACCP preventive controls (Cooking, formulation, etc.) and assess validity of data obtained by others.
  • Remain current in scientific and regulatory principles of food safety to ensure most relevant information and emerging issues are identified and incorporated into Company food safety programs.
  • Supports cross-functional communication of results with internally and externally generated data.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience of relevant food safety or analytical science work
  • Knowledge and experience implementing GLPs(Good Laboratory Practices)
  • Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Management Systems) and data management
  • Experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and rapid test methods analytical chemistry procedures.
  • Awareness of quality systems/processes (ISO, Six Sigma etc.), especially ISO 17025 requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing, teaching/training).
  • Work experience in team-oriented functions as well as individual contribution.
  • Action oriented with good project management skills.
  • Travel requirements up to 20% a year.

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@russelltobin.com for immediate consideration.

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