is part of the Lesaffre family and as a major global player fermentation, Lesaffre develops, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for baking, food taste and enjoyment, health and biotechnology. A family group born in the north of France in 1853, today Lesaffre is a multinational and multicultural company committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet. In close collaboration with its customers and partners, Lesaffre employs 11,000 people in around 80 subsidiaries located in more than 50 countries. Envera is a legal entity of Lesaffre located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, US. Envera manufactures bacteria solutions for Lesaffre BUs and different market segments such as wastewater treatment, bioremediation, cleaning solutions and many other areas where bacteria can play a key role. What we offer The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability A great 401K plan, affordable benefits, and 10 paid holidays The ability to utilize your experience and knowledge to make a real impact What you bring to the table The desire to ensure the quality of outgoing finished goods by confirming they meet all stated criteria and lab testing items as needed by other departments. Having the aptitude to grow inoculum from cryovials to volumes with the ability to be utilized on an industrial scale. Utilizing your core competencies in standard lab methods and your excellent sterile technique as required for analysis of product throughout the processes. What you will do as a Quality Technician Analyze finished microbial products to ensure compliance with customer specifications. Evaluate raw materials to ensure internal specifications. Effectively communicate out-of-spec findings to the correct parties. Ability to perform Industrial Inoculation which includes flask assembly, inoculation counts and purity. Perform Cryo streak, purity streaks, and inoculation of flask assembly and media prep. Skilled to interpret testing results and determine a course of action. Participate in meetings as a contributor or presenter when called upon to present data. Write, edit, follow, and aid in the revisions of procedures governing Quality lab practices. Recognize and communicate areas of improvement to help the Quality lab run safely and efficiently. Maintain accountability for records of findings and provide current or historical data when requested.
To succeed you must hold:
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or other science related field preferred. 2-3 years of experience in a QA/QC environment or laboratory practices. Experience with enumeration of bacteria via serial dilution and pour plating. Experience with fermentation operations and/or aseptic technique. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office.
Our Core Values:
Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility Envera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Experience Preferred 2 - 3 years: Labatory 2 - 3 years: QA/QC Environment Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field
Skills Preferred Outlook Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Excel Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations Preferred Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
