Brewery Microbiologist and Food Safety Specialist

About the role

The Brewery Microbiologist and Food Safety Specialist will lead the development and implementation of microbiological standards and food safety practices across the brewery. This role ensures compliance with product specifications, safety regulations, and quality objectives while supporting a safe and risk‑free working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk‑free working environment by implementing safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Develop, verify, and train staff on microbiological and food‑safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage quality‑control administration, equipment calibration, consumable stock levels, and measurement availability.
• Lead the brewery’s quality strategy, achieve VPO targets, and improve quality compliance to reduce reputational risk.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in a laboratory, brewing, or packaging environment.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in microbiology, with at least 3–6 months of on‑the‑job training.

Required skills

• Food safety and microbiology laboratory systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and CIP requirements.
• Problem‑solving techniques and statistical methods.
• Strong computer literacy and information‑systems knowledge.