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Senior Scientist Quality and Food Safety

Corporate Food Safety Sr Scientist., Corporate Food Safety
Del Monte Fresh | Coral Gables, Fl
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Location: Coral Gables, Fl
Functional Area: Food Safety
Business Unit: Corporate R&D and Food Safety
Employment Type: Full Time - Regular
Education Required: Master’s Degree
Work Hours: Minimum 50 hours per week
Travel Percentage: 25-30%
Minimum Base Pay:
Type of Pay: Salaried
Maximum Base Pay:
Frequency of Pay: Bi-weekly
Potential with Bonus:

Posting Date: December 1, 2019

Position Description
The Corporate Food Safety Scientist implements technical oversight programs that ensure food safety and regulatory compliance for Del Monte Fresh facilities. This includes conducting risk-based facility audits, providing guidance and coaching related to food safety practices, and increasing overall food safety compliance. This position reports to the VP Food Safety.
Additional Responsibilities Include 
-         leading foundational food safety programs and quality assurance systems for facilities that support the FSMA food safety program 
-         acting as Del Monte Fresh’s advocate during DMF’s interaction with food safety regulatory agencies such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), and state departments of agriculture 
-         site specific implementation and training of food safety and quality assurance programs within the facilities
-         providing support to Distribution leadership on any number of special projects and activities related primarily to food safety and product quality
-         additional duties as required or necessary
Required Qualifications 
-         Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Safety, or food science related course of study with one to two years of experience in food retail, manufacturing, or distribution
-         must be willing to obtain HACCP Basic Training, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and SQF Certified Practitioner within one year of being in this position
-         some working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements specific to food safety and related areas (Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; FDA Bioterrorism Act; FDA Food Code; USDA Country of Origin Labeling; Federal and State Weights and Measures; and Code of Federal Regulations) and the principles behind these requirements affecting distribution, warehousing and retail food sales
-         in-depth knowledge of sanitation and how it relates to food safety and pest management issues
-         in-depth knowledge of different pest biological requirements and pest management systems
-         ability to demonstrate initiative and vision
-         ability to remain calm during crisis situations
-         critical thinking and negotiation skills  strong interpersonal skills  project management skills
-         leadership and influencing skills  effective time management skills
-         excellent written and verbal communication skills  organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
-         willingness to address issues and respond to emergencies timely 
-         willingness to travel occasionally
-         willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time as needed  willing to work in an environment where temperatures could exceed 90 degrees F or be as cold as -20 degrees f or below for an extended period of time
-         working knowledge of statistics, data analysis, design of experiment, and risk analysis
Preferred Qualifications 
-         PhD in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Agricultural/Biological Sciences
-         Three to five years of management experience relating to food safety, sanitation management, statistical/risk analysis and assessment
-         HACCP Certification 
-         QSR food safety
-         FDA Food Safety Modernization Act training
Benefits 
-         401(k) retirement savings plan  
-         Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
-         Group dental plan, Group vision plan, Long-term disability insurance, Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits) 
-         Tuition reimbursement
-         Paycheck direct deposit
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