Microbiologist - Second Shift - kdc/one Columbus

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us: 

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Columbus, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Columbus facility is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 161/Beech Rd. in New Albany.   

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team! 

General Information:  

This position is responsible for conducting routine testing of samples for the analytical laboratory, identifying pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, reporting data and investigating out-of-spec results.  The position will conduct routine testing and monitoring of USP water systems and clean suite, generate departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI) and run quality assays. 

What are we looking for? 
  

• BS in microbiology/chemistry or related sciences knowledge
• Experience with current practices and procedures used in microbiological and analytical laboratory
• SAP experience strongly preferred. 
• Strong English communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

This position is responsible for: 
  

• Provide an intermediate level of microbiological support for raw materials, in-process, finished product testing and basic method development/validation.
• Provide support for ongoing microbial testing of USP water system.
• Provide support for release testing of media and organisms for use in the lab.
• Provide support for environmental monitoring programs.
• Perform data generation/trending and calibration procedures.
• Maintain accurate records per cGMP.
• Provide input for writing and revising laboratory guidelines and SOPs.
• Apply skills in scientific techniques and principles, problem solving, organization of work and cost savings.
• Comply with procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures and safety procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to laboratory employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.