Manager, Analytical Performance Microbiology

The Danone North America Analytical Performance Center (APC) delivers productivity and efficiency by leveraging an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. We provide four areas of expertise: Reference Chemistry with Infrared, Rapid Microbiology, Allergens, and Sequencing with Bioinformatics. We are in the process of growing and adding programs to expand our food and beverage testing portfolio. We provide a competitive advantage to Danone with our plant-based methods and drive excellence with our dairy methods. This team also supports corporate DNA and international teams, where needed.

As a manufacturing SME, the Analytical Performance Manager will lead the allergens and rapid microbiology programs. This role will also support other expertise areas. The candidate will design experiments, develop methods, assess equipment, write and review reports, confirm metrics, manage equipment and inventories, demo and install equipment into manufacturing, and lead maintenance and calibration performance for the network. The candidate will maintain the laboratory quality management system according to ISO 17025 requirements. At the time of hire or as part of the candidate's development path, the candidate will take A2LA courses to support the lead for ISO 17025 activities. The candidate will function as support for manufacturing audits. The Analytical Performance Manager role is a backup to other roles on the team.

All team members work together to maintain the quality management system according to ISO 17025 requirements for scope and non-scope methods along with general condition of the laboratory. Within 6 months from hire or from the assignment of new responsibilities, the candidate will pass proficiency testing and training to become a certified analyst under the ISO 17025 accreditation.

We work with external laboratories, vendors, and universities to provide expert level support. The candidate will be responsible for ordering, sending samples for testing, reviewing results, and troubleshooting with our external partners. The candidate is responsible for supporting innovation, corrective action, training, and efficiency meetings with our partners, internal stakeholders, and leadership teams.

The salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Education and Experience:

B.S. in Microbiology or related field with 5-10 years of experience
• Expertise with allergen lateral flow devices and ELISA kits
• Expertise with rapid microbiology tools (i.e., Petrifilm plating, flow cytometry, ATP methods)
• Proficient in ISO 17025 A2LA scope methods (specific to the APC)
• Proficient in LGC methods (specific to Analytical Excellence)
• Ability to travel 10-20%
• Manufacturing experience, 5-10 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Microbiology or related field with 5-10 years of experience
• Experience with dairy and plant-based matrices
• Experience with sequencing techniques (i.e., PCR, Next Generation)
• Experience with chromatography (i.e., HPLC - RID/DAD, MS)
• Experience with reference chemistry (i.e., fat, solids, protein, ash, carbs by calculation, titratable acidity, particle size, viscosity)
• Experience with infrared systems and model adjustments (i.e., FTIR, NIR, FTNIR)

• Experience with systems and tools (Hermes - audits, ETQ - document management, LIMS - data management, Neogen Analytics - EMP, Smart Sheets - inventory management, Gage Pack - equipment management, Readers - 3M, IUL, Remote - Foss Manager, Net Plus, Base Space, Bomgar, Projects - Share Point, Power BI, Asana)

• Experience with maintaining accredited quality management systems (i.e., ISO 17025)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated, highly organized, ability to multi-task, customer service & team oriented, excellent communication skills, effective at time management, and positive approach to business challenges
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLP) and chemical hygiene requirements
• Proficient in data analysis/excellent record keeping/documentation
• Proficient in technical writing
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, shared applications, and laboratory instrumentation

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners."

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Our Brands

When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

Our Purpose

We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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