{"id":4241699,"url":"https://alion.io/job/conagrabrands-senior-microbiologist","title":"Senior Microbiologist","company":{"id":1836335,"name":"Conagrabrands","domain":"conagrabrands.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/conagrabrands-com","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Phenom","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chicago, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":82000,"max":120000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":120000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GMP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T12:24:33Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Reporting to the Manager, Microbiology, you will support Conagra’s food safety and microbiology programs across our manufacturing network. You will work closely with plant Quality teams and travel to manufacturing facilities to troubleshoot microbiological and food safety issues, assess risk, identify potential root causes, and provide practical technical recommendations. You will serve as a hands-on technical resource while collaborating with internal partners across Quality, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Plant Manufacturing teams, and other functions to support food safety programs and standards. This is not a lab role - you will be traveling to manufacturing sites across the Conagra network and working from either of our corporate offices when not traveling.\nA Taste of Your Responsibilities\nTravel to Conagra manufacturing facilities to investigate and troubleshoot microbiological and food safety concerns, partnering primarily with plant Quality teams to identify root causes and provide technical recommendations.\nProvide technical expertise related to pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitation, microbiological sampling and testing, and food safety investigations.\nReview microbiological and environmental monitoring data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.\nConduct food safety and microbiological risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions.\nSupport plant Quality teams in strengthening environmental monitoring programs, sanitation controls, good manufacturing practices, sanitation standard operating procedures, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point programs, and other preventive food safety systems.\nRespond to food safety-related issues and special situations by providing technical guidance, investigation support, and recommendations.\nSupport the adoption of microbiology and food safety best practices across the organization, including new testing methods, technologies, and approaches.\nCollaborate with Quality, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Procurement, Co-Manufacturing Quality, and other internal stakeholders to support food safety standards and programs.\nDevelop clear technical reports and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to Quality teams and leadership.\nServe as a technical microbiology resource for manufacturing facilities and provide guidance to help resolve complex or recurring issues.\nIngredients Required for Your Success\nBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field.\nMicrobiology, food safety, or related scientific experience; experience within food manufacturing or another related manufacturing environment preferred.\nExperience troubleshooting microbiological issues, conducting investigations, performing root cause analysis,and providing technical recommendations preferred.\nKnowledge of pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitation, and microbiological sampling and testing.\nWorking knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point programs, good manufacturing practices, sanitation standard operating procedures, and related food safety systems.\nKnowledge of applicable Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture food safety regulations preferred.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting microbiological data and identifying trends.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience explaining technical findings and recommendations clearly to Quality teams and other stakeholders.\nExcellent technical report-writing skills.\nExperience working independently and providing technical guidance in a manufacturing environment.\nWillingness to travel up to 75% of the time to manufacturing facilities for onsite troubleshooting, assessments, investigations, and technical support.\nPhysical Requirements\nMore information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:\nYou may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.\nYou may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.\nThis is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. \nDays in office: when you are not traveling, you will be onsite in either the Omaha or Chicago corporate office. Fridays are remote.\n#LI-Onsite\n#LI-MH1\n#LI-MSL\nCompensation\nPay Range:$82,000-$120,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.\nOur Benefits\nWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:\nHealth: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement\n\nWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan\n\nGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement\n\nBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities\n\nOur Company\nAt Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.\nOur focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.\nConagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. 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