Microbiologist I

Overview

The role:

As a Microbiologist I at Herbalife International, you have the outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class team that focuses on delivering outstanding consumer goods. Located in the vibrant city of Lake Forest, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products through meticulous microbiological analysis. This position offers the chance to collaborate with various corporate groups including Research and Development and Global Licensing, providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

How you would contribute:

• Perform tests of raw materials and finished products for microbial contamination.
• Complete preservative efficacy testing to ensure product safety.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues to maintain flawless operations.
• Support training initiatives to help develop and improve team skills.
• Prepare and standardize reagents to ensure accurate testing.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment for efficient performance.
• Validate procedures used in the micro lab to meet strict quality standards.
• Assist in developing microbiological specifications for new product introductions.
• Prepare and present technical reports to managers, co-workers, and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s special about the team:

Our team is ambitious and committed to achieving world-class standards in everything we do. We believe in the power of collaboration and inclusiveness, ensuring every team member's voice is heard and valued. By working together, we determine the best solutions and successfully implement them to compete at the highest level!

Supervisory responsibilities:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but offers a significant opportunity for personal and professional growth through collaboration with experienced professionals.

Skills and background required to be successful:

Skills:

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ability to coordinate workload for effective implementation.
• Strong customer and results orientation to meet and exceed expectations.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptability as the external environment and organization evolves.

Experience:

• Two to five years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Microbiology or related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Quality Control experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Five years of prior experience in a Quality Control laboratory setting.

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Strong customer and results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

Experience:

• Two to five years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Quality Control in healthcare or pharmaceutical Industry
• 5 years' prior experience in Quality Control laboratory setting

At Herbalife, we value doing what’s right. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity, strive for inclusivity, and believe the differences among our teammates is a key contributor to Herbalife’s ongoing success.

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email your request to [email protected].