Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement
• Salary: $78,624 - $98,280 plus annual target bonus

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Position Responsibilities: 

• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, water, environmental monitoring samples, and other laboratory specimens

• Ensure testing is performed according to approved methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements

• Review, interpret, and approve microbiological test results

• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, and contamination events

• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and testing supplies

• Collect microbiological sampling of beverages, syrups, raw materials, and sanitation effectiveness swabbing by utilizing Aseptic Technique to prevent sample contamination

• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline with 4 to 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 7 to 9 plus years of specific experience

• Microbiology laboratory experience

• Experience in food manufacturing, beverage production, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries

• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and laboratory practices

• Understanding of GMP, GLP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and ISO standards
  Experience with environmental monitoring programs

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Food & Beverage industry experience
• HACCP/PCQI Certification
• Microbiologist Certification
• 2 plus years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred