Sherwin-Williams Quality Microbiologist Vacancy – Apply Online
Sherwin-Williams values unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
This role is responsible of the development and continuous improvement of the Microbial Control Program within GSC and providing support and guidance to the sites to ensure compliance. The division microbiologist completes hygiene audits at the sites to identify areas of risks from a contamination perspective and to assess compliance to Quality standards.
Job Title: Quality Microbiologist
Job Number: 21000LXN
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Garland, Texas | Wheeling, Illinois
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment visa status
- Must have a BS/BA (Biology/Microbiology) or BS/BA Chemistry/Engineering with a minor in Biology or Microbiology
- Must have demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make decisions independently, considering the business impact
- Must have 3 years of experience in microbiology, formulation or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Microbiology is preferred
- Proficiency in Metrics Management, MCP Program Leadership, and Microbiology Testing Knowledge is preferred
- Working knowledge of Minitab and Business Objects is preferred
- Experience with Accelerated Root Cause analysis is preferred
- Experience facilitating training is preferred
- 5 years of experience in microbiology, formulation, or related field is preferred
Responsibilities Include:
- Primary microbiology technical lead for operations with direct responsibility for the Sherwin-Williams Microbial Control Program (MCP).
- Lead annual manufacturing site audits across the division; support resulting site continuous improvement plans and trouble-shooting of microbial contamination problems.
- Publish schedule at the beginning of each year.
- Form an audit team.
- Set agenda.
- Publish results.
- Lead Manufacturing Hygiene CIP’s that drive quality for Global Supply Chain.
Provide microbiological expertise in the areas of water, facility, environment, standard microbiology test methods, and process/product control systems. - Accountable for the continual improvement of MCP quality standards through analysis of current practices and optimization towards standardization, operational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Commercialize new technologies that advance MCP.
- Develop other manufacturing site resources by standardizing testing and monitoring protocols, improving root cause evaluation to ensure the right corrective action, and managing change and communication associated with MCP enhancements.
- Ensure effective coordination, communication and collaboration with the Breen Technology Center R&D Microbiology Lab.
- Support timely investigation and resolution of all product hygiene quality issues.
- Publish monthly hygiene monitoring metrics from data generated at each of the manufacturing sites.
- Ensure effective communication of activities/project status.
- Develop and maintain a manufacturing hygiene training program for relevant personnel within the Global Supply Chain division.
- Perform microbiology testing which includes streak/spread plating, basic data analysis and report writing.
- Daily activities will require utilization of basic microbiology techniques (e.g. aseptic technique, spread & streak plating, plate count, serial dilutions, isolation of microorganisms, sterile filtration, etc), and utilization of microbiology lab equipment (e.g. micro-pipetters, incubators, chemical fume hood, etc) or coatings lab equipment (e.g. air mixers, paint shakers, fume trunks, pH meter, balance, etc).
- Independently is capable of summarizing and interpreting microbiology data with little to no review by a supervisor.
- Communicate and influence at multiple levels within the organization.
- Other duties as assigned
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