**Requisition ID** 47665
**Position Type** FT Permanent
**Recruiter **#LI-JT1
**Posting Type** LI
**About Kerry**:
- Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
**About the role**:
As a Microbiology Analyst, you play a vital role in ensuring product quality and safety through rigorous testing and analysis. Your expertise in microbiology and your meticulous attention to detail are central to maintaining our high standards.
**Key responsibilities**:
- Prepare sampling equipment and analysis equipment aseptically.
- Conduct EMP Sampling, Water sampling, sedimentation sampling, hand swabs sampling, etc.
- Prepare samples for indicator organisms and non-pathogens, either for internal testing or external laboratories.
- Perform analysis of product samples, EMP, water, sedimentation, etc.
- Maintain media, reagents, tools, and equipment necessary for daily microbiological testing.
- Monitor laboratory room temperature and temperature of analytical equipment.
- Accurately record all data following applicable procedures.
- Report analysis results for products and EMP in both the SAP system and Microsoft Office.
- Provide support for external calibration when the schedule runs out.
- Actively participate in internal Kerry programs such as Golden Six, Green Belt, Kerry Exelerate, and 1KPS.
- Adhere to good laboratory practices in accordance with GLP and ISO 17025:2017 standards.
- Support food safety and safety systems according to Kerry standards, including FSSC 22000, AIB, Yum's standard, Halal Assurance System, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 18001:2015, and customer requirements.
- Perform all activities with a focus on neatness, safety, hygiene, and efficiency.
- Share information openly and in a timely manner.
- Take responsibility for the safety of oneself and others working in the area.
- Ensure completion of all required training.
**Qualifications and skills**:
- Educational background in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or a related field with a specialization in Microbiology.
- Prior work experience as a microbiology analyst in the food industry.
- Proficiency in analyzing products and EMP based on microbiology parameters.
- Competence in sampling EMP, water, sedimentation, etc.
- Skilled in using computer software, including Microsoft Office.
- Basic sensory evaluation abilities, capable of distinguishing fundamental tastes and smells.
- Normal color vision.
- Familiarity with basic principles of GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Familiarity with various standards relevant to microbiology laboratories, including BPOM regulations, GLP, and ISO 17025.
- Understanding of food safety, general safety practices, and Halal standards.
- Knowledge of SAP system operations.
- Fluent proficiency in both written and spoken English.