Job Description
Job Title:  Microbiology Manager
Posting Start Date:  11/04/2026
Req ID:  1556

About Us

Masan Consumer is one of Vietnam’s largest local diversified FMCG companies. The company manufactures and distributes a range of food and beverage products, including soya sauce, fish sauce, seasoning, chili sauce, instant noodles, instant congee, instant coffee, instant cereals, bottled beverages, processed meat, and beer. Masan Consumer has grown its product portfolio and domestic distribution channels to establish a leading position in Vietnam’s branded consumer food and beverage market. Its key brands include CHIN-SU, Omachi, Kokomi, Vinacafé, Wake-up, Wake-up 247, Compact, Lemona, Vĩnh Hảo, Vivant, Quang Hanh, Sư Tử Trắng và Red Ruby. With acquisition of NETCO, Masan Consumer extends in the home and personal care space, offering such products as Joins and Super Net washing powder, Chante’ and Sopa liquid detergent, Homey dishwashing liquid and La'Petal body wash.

Job Summary

Microbiology Manager is responsible for identifying, building and maintaining micro/biotechnology capabilities in R&D to deliver microbiology/biotechnology-related solutions and their applications to company products.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the microbiological stability of new formulations using risk assessment tools such as challenge testing or food stability modeling.

Work with Spec/System team on microbial components in raw material specifications to final product

Design R&D processes directly related to microbiology in products, plan regular training for R&D staff on food safety and basic microbiology

Consulting on microbiological safety in technology transfer and participating when there is high microbiological risk

Design, verify and approve standard cleaning methods for Masan's factories. Issue them in the form of Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and Hygiene Supervision Standards. Training courses are available upon request.

Work closely with QA on relevant food safety programs or projects. Inspect new suppliers, processing lines or factories for food safety/micro-safety aspects.

Lead micro/biotechnology research programs/projects which are specified by the Board of Directors

Manage the laboratory, maintain and improve the company's microbiology research processes, maintain and develop relationships with strategic research partners at home and abroad

Job Responsibilities - Continued

Skills

  • English in R&D Field
  • MS Excel

Functional Competencies

  • Developing & Maintaining Scientific Knowledge
  • Information Analysis and Processing
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Master Testing Methodologies

Masan's Core Competencies

  • Consumer Centricity
  • Innovation
  • Ownership
  • Passion for winning
  • Purposeful Leadership

Masan's Leadership Competencies

  • Business Acumen
  • Learning Agility
  • Dealing With Ambiguity
  • Vision & Strategy
  • Talent Catalyst
  • Leading The Change
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Collaboration
  • Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Result Driven

Education

  • Bachelors in Microbiology or Other relevant fields
  • Masters in Biotechnology

Certifications

    Conditions of Employment

      Physical Requirements

        Relevant Industries

        • FMCG
        • Agriculture, food and forestry

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