Conagra Brands
Director Microbiology
Omaha, NE
Mar 15, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Director of Microbiology to join our team at either of our corporate offices in Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois.

As the Director of Microbiology, reporting to the VP Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will lead the enterprise microbiology, microbiology laboratory, and microbiology research activities.

What you'll do in this role:

  • Lead a high-performing team of microbiologists/managers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Oversee microbiological standards and lab operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and timely testing.

  • Represent Conagra in external technical bodies, influencing microbiological standards and methodology development.

  • Provide microbiological expertise for projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Support manufacturing with microbiological guidance, including process validation, corrective actions, and product disposition.

  • Manage third-party relationships and lab compliance, ensuring adherence to ISO17025 standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Champion a positive food safety culture, takes ownership, and empowers others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety.

What you'll need to be successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in food microbiology in a leadership role.

  • Lab Management and Enterprise Microbiology (for food manufacturing) experience.

  • Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety and quality, verification, and regulatory requirements.

  • Travel may be up to 50% to corporate or manufacturing locations.

  • We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Physical Requirements:

  • Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per workday to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and exposure to all food allergens.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 11 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!

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Compensation:

Pay Range:$130,000-$193,000

The 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.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At 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.

Our 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.

Conagra 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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