<p>Your Story. \nYou will support efficient operations of the Corporate Microbiology Laboratory, located at the Sargento Foods Elkhart Lake facility. You will conduct basic microbiology and environmental pathogen testing, as well as aid in the consolidation of all microbiological testing from all plant locations into the Corporate Microbiology Laboratory.\nYour Passion.?Our Culture. \nAt Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.? Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.? At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.? You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.? With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.? If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here. \nBenefits that set us apart. \n\nComprehensive medical?including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance \nOnsite Health & Wellness Center \nEmployer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation\nTuition Assistance\nAccess to Employee Store \n\nWhat You Do.\n\n\nEnsures Sargento Foods Inc. (SFI) products and facilities meet safety, quality, and legal standards through monitoring and execution of QA policies, including accurate record-keeping.\n\n\nConducts microbiological tests and verifies critical process parameters to uphold food safety systems, complying with testing SOPs and specifications.\n\n\nServes as a technical resource to various departments, applying knowledge of customer expectations and regulatory requirements.\n\n\nTakes lead in specific laboratory programs and manages projects with minimal supervision, applying quality tools and approaches to collect, evaluate data, and provide support on continuous improvement projects.\n\n\nApplies quality tools and approaches (e.g., root cause analysis, pareto charting, process mapping, cause and effect diagramming, etc.). Collects and evaluates data and writes reports to document deviations from existing programs. Has an understanding of tracking, trending, and data analysis tools.\n\n\nAssists in writing, communication and training of Quality and Food Safety Systems Programs and standard operating procedures.\n\n\nPerforms administrative duties, maintains a clean work environment, coordinates courier services, and supports student work-based learning opportunities. \n\n\nYour Education and Experience. \n\n\nAn Associate Degree is required for this position. A Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science or chemistry with college-level course work in Microbiology strongly preferred.\n\n\n1-3 years of previous experience in an approved laboratory/QA environment required.\n\n\nValid Driver's License required for travel among Sargento facilities for sample collection. \n\n\nPCQI Certification preferred.\n\n\nOur Story. \nWith over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. ?We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses.? Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. ?Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry. \nTo learn more about</p>