Microbiologist

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

**Job Description**

**Compensation**

$33.00 - $38.00 / hour

Shift differential: shift premium for applicable hours worked.

**Benefits**

401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth!

**Schedule:** Sunday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Additional days per business needs)

**Job Duties:**

+ Ensure that the microbiological program is in compliance with the BTB and all State and Federal regulations and assist department in meeting goals

+ Collect daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual micro samples for internal & external lab testing

+ Isolate & make cultures of micro-organisms & identify by examination

+ Coordinate sampling with sanitation activities & production schedule to be in compliance with microbiological program

+ Managing all micro documentation & review root cause analysis for all out of spec micro results

+ Maintain micro programs in an audit ready state

+ Maintain line health programs

+ Participate in Safety and Proficiency Testing Programs

+ Complete adherence to BTB sampling plan and manage all documentation

+ Provide support for internal/external audits & provide sustainable corrective/preventive actions for gaps

+ Ability to trend analytical data & perform root cause analysis

+ Assist in leading & teaching factory employees in quality control systems

+ Maintain all SOPs relevant to position

+ Provide back up support for QA positions

+ GMP monitoring & implementation

+ Assist with consumer complaint processing & reporting

+ Sensory Program participation & maintenance as needed

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree in any of the following: Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related science or demonstrated equivalent experience in microbiology lab

+ Understanding of quality systems and processes

+ Prior experience in a lab environment

+ Experienced in standard analytical methods for microbiology, troubleshooting microbiological issues and experience with pathogens, molds, and spoilage microorganisms desired

+ Prior experience performing internal quality audits and maintaining micro programs in an audit ready state

+ Understanding of microbiological testing and operation of related lab equipment

+ Ability to track and trend micro data and testing results

+ Knowledge of EPA and FDA regulations desired

+ Must be detail oriented and possess a high level of organization

+ Ability to make data driven decisions

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Commitment to Safety process, knowledge, and participation

+ Ability to learn and adapt to changing environment

+ Must exhibit strong leadership skills and initiative

+ Possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with all plant personnel and vendors

+ Ability to set and achieve goals

+ Must be flexible with work hours to accommodate production demands

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

+ Knowledge of DDCD and CIP systems is a plus

+ Ability to trend analytical data and perform root cause analysis

BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands that include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Origin, Saratoga, AC+ION, Pure Life, BEAU, Splash Blast and Splash Fizz. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral business.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.