Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
As a Micro Lab Analyst, you will coordinate the Pathogen and Microbiological monitoring program for finished product, raw material, and environmental samples. In this role you will work in close coordination with the Food Safety Supervisor to ensure all cleaning programs are effective, and conduct microbiological investigations as needed.
• Ensure all microbiological methods meet compliance requirements
• Responsible for Good Laboratory Practices, including equipment monitoring and calibration as well as media preparation and biohazard disposal
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain microbiological testing procedures and programs; secure all appropriate documentation and/or follow-up as required; maintain internal control protocols by record keeping, troubleshooting, and escalation of known issues
• Perform microbiological testing in the laboratory and work to develop new microbiological assays for in-house testing
• Interpret microbiological data generated both internally and by third party testing facilities; report data and trends and initiate appropriate follow-up actions
• Troubleshoot all testing/sampling abnormalities to ensure proper results are reported; initiate proper guidelines for corrective/preventative action immediately
• Investigate product holds for microbiological reasons and make recommendations for appropriate actions based on scientific findings and/or company
• Perform daily plant/lab inspections and manage the facilities environmental testing program; analyze results to ensure a microbiologically sound environment for production
• All other duties as assigned by Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager
• B.S. Degree in Microbiology
• Advanced knowledge of microbiological lab procedures
• 3+ years progressive experience in a Microbiological Laboratory Environment
• Strong technical skills in interpretation of analytical results, equipment, and troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Experience with ISO17025 Laboratory Standard
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HAACP strongly preferred
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
The base salary range for this position is $64,000- $72,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
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