Corporate Microbiologist

Role Overview

The Corporate Microbiologist is a key technical leader responsible for ensuring the microbiological safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the company's portfolio of dressings, sauces, and spice blends. This role serves as the company's Process Authority for acidified foods, providing expert review, validation, and oversight of thermal and acidification processes in accordance with FDA requirements.

What You Will Do

Provide technical knowledge and leadership to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe for the production of food products. Conduct and document data-based risk assessments, interpret sensitive food safety-related technical information, and provide objective science-based recommendations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in food microbiology, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The Corporate Microbiologist will partner closely with R&D, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality teams to guide food safety decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• PhD in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline
• Certified Process Authority preferred
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in food manufacturing, food microbiology, process validation, or related roles
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations governing acidified foods (21 CFR 114), food safety plans, and microbiological risk management
• Demonstrated experience conducting validation studies, challenge studies, and shelf-life assessments

Benefits

• Employee reference check
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening