Solina
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Corporate Microbiologist
role at
Solina .
Primary Location: Eastvale, California, United States of America.
At Solina, our community of over 5,000 people shares a passion for food and lives our entrepreneurial culture. We design customized savory solutions for clients in the food industry, food service, butchery, and nutrition markets, focusing on sustainability. Solina is a fast‑growing business with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories in more than 19 countries, primarily Europe and North America.
We constantly rethink culinary solutions to make food matter for people and the planet. If you’re ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!
Summary of Position The Corporate Microbiologist is a key technical leader responsible for ensuring the microbiological safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of Solina’s portfolio of dressings, sauces, and spice blends. This role serves as the company’s Process Authority for acidified foods, providing expert review, validation, and oversight of thermal and acidification processes in accordance with FDA requirements. The position partners closely with R&D, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality teams to guide food safety decisions throughout the product lifecycle—from concept development to commercialization.
Essential Functions
Provide and apply technical knowledge and leadership to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe.
Evaluate and provide guidance on proper design of food processing equipment to world‑class RTE standards.
Conduct and document data‑based risk assessments using technical, scientific, regulatory, and industry inputs, and communicate recommendations.
Interpret sensitive food safety information and provide objective science‑based recommendations.
Serve as the Process Authority for acidified food products, ensuring compliance with FDA acidified food regulations.
Review, validate, and approve acidified product formulations, pH targets, critical factors, and thermal/hold processes.
Create, verify, and maintain FDA process filings and scheduled processes.
Conduct or oversee validation studies, challenge studies, and hazard assessments to support product safety.
Provide subject‑matter expertise on microbiological hazards, shelf‑life, and preservation strategies.
Support the design and interpretation of microbiological testing plans, challenge studies, and environmental monitoring programs.
Evaluate ingredient and process changes for microbiological impact and risk.
Develop and maintain internal microbiological specifications and guidelines.
Partner with R&D and Technical Services during formulation and scale‑up to ensure food safety is built into all product designs.
Review new product formulations, processing conditions, and packaging selections for microbiological viability and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical leadership for investigations of microbiological deviations, contamination events, and shelf‑life failures.
Deliver internal training on microbiology, sanitation, process controls, and food safety topics.
Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of current and evolving food safety considerations and best practices, and advise the organization on implications.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
PhD in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline (Master’s with extensive industry experience may be considered).
Certified Process Authority preferred; willingness and ability to become certified if not already.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in food manufacturing, food microbiology, process validation, or related roles.
Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations governing acidified foods (21 CFR 114), food safety plans, and microbiological risk management.
Demonstrated experience conducting validation studies, challenge studies, and shelf‑life assessments.
Ability to translate microbiological concepts into practical manufacturing and product development recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Functional food safety expert in RTE manufacturing with in‑depth knowledge of food microbiology, manufacturing processes, food regulations, sanitary design, and quality management.
Experience in dressings, sauces, condiments, emulsions, marinades, RTU/RTS sauces, or dry spice blends.
Knowledge of thermal processing, pH control systems, and ingredient interactions affecting microbial stability.
Experience supporting FDA process filings and working directly with regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with environmental monitoring programs and pathogen control strategies.
Exceptional communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work and interact effectively with all levels in the organization, including plant employees, peers, and senior leaders.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
Travel Requirements
0–15%
Working Conditions
Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Ability to work in lab, pilot plant, and plant environments when required.
May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
Special Requirements Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
EEO Statement We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competencies, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solina by 2x.
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Corporate Microbiologist
role at
Solina .
Primary Location: Eastvale, California, United States of America.
At Solina, our community of over 5,000 people shares a passion for food and lives our entrepreneurial culture. We design customized savory solutions for clients in the food industry, food service, butchery, and nutrition markets, focusing on sustainability. Solina is a fast‑growing business with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories in more than 19 countries, primarily Europe and North America.
We constantly rethink culinary solutions to make food matter for people and the planet. If you’re ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!
Summary of Position The Corporate Microbiologist is a key technical leader responsible for ensuring the microbiological safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of Solina’s portfolio of dressings, sauces, and spice blends. This role serves as the company’s Process Authority for acidified foods, providing expert review, validation, and oversight of thermal and acidification processes in accordance with FDA requirements. The position partners closely with R&D, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Quality teams to guide food safety decisions throughout the product lifecycle—from concept development to commercialization.
Essential Functions
Provide and apply technical knowledge and leadership to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe.
Evaluate and provide guidance on proper design of food processing equipment to world‑class RTE standards.
Conduct and document data‑based risk assessments using technical, scientific, regulatory, and industry inputs, and communicate recommendations.
Interpret sensitive food safety information and provide objective science‑based recommendations.
Serve as the Process Authority for acidified food products, ensuring compliance with FDA acidified food regulations.
Review, validate, and approve acidified product formulations, pH targets, critical factors, and thermal/hold processes.
Create, verify, and maintain FDA process filings and scheduled processes.
Conduct or oversee validation studies, challenge studies, and hazard assessments to support product safety.
Provide subject‑matter expertise on microbiological hazards, shelf‑life, and preservation strategies.
Support the design and interpretation of microbiological testing plans, challenge studies, and environmental monitoring programs.
Evaluate ingredient and process changes for microbiological impact and risk.
Develop and maintain internal microbiological specifications and guidelines.
Partner with R&D and Technical Services during formulation and scale‑up to ensure food safety is built into all product designs.
Review new product formulations, processing conditions, and packaging selections for microbiological viability and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical leadership for investigations of microbiological deviations, contamination events, and shelf‑life failures.
Deliver internal training on microbiology, sanitation, process controls, and food safety topics.
Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Maintain awareness of current and evolving food safety considerations and best practices, and advise the organization on implications.
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
PhD in Food Microbiology, Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline (Master’s with extensive industry experience may be considered).
Certified Process Authority preferred; willingness and ability to become certified if not already.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in food manufacturing, food microbiology, process validation, or related roles.
Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations governing acidified foods (21 CFR 114), food safety plans, and microbiological risk management.
Demonstrated experience conducting validation studies, challenge studies, and shelf‑life assessments.
Ability to translate microbiological concepts into practical manufacturing and product development recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Functional food safety expert in RTE manufacturing with in‑depth knowledge of food microbiology, manufacturing processes, food regulations, sanitary design, and quality management.
Experience in dressings, sauces, condiments, emulsions, marinades, RTU/RTS sauces, or dry spice blends.
Knowledge of thermal processing, pH control systems, and ingredient interactions affecting microbial stability.
Experience supporting FDA process filings and working directly with regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with environmental monitoring programs and pathogen control strategies.
Exceptional communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work and interact effectively with all levels in the organization, including plant employees, peers, and senior leaders.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
Travel Requirements
0–15%
Working Conditions
Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Ability to work in lab, pilot plant, and plant environments when required.
May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
Special Requirements Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
EEO Statement We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competencies, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solina by 2x.
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