2nd shift Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

• Manages the day to day operation of the microbiology department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing
• Provides laboratory operations leadership
• Hires coaches reviews manages and terminates assigned staff
• Prioritizes daily operational activities
• Ensures all quality control systems are operational and in force in all operations within scope
• Oversees the scheduling of microbiology staff to insure production schedules are met
• Maintains staffing to achieve workload goals by adjusting personnel to meet peak demands
• Ensures Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are in place relevant and continually evaluated
• Prepares for and facilitates periodic customer or regulatory audits of all laboratories within scope
• Maintains current knowledge of industry standards and regulatory environment
• Reviews and approves SOPs
• Actively participates in strategic planning
• Provides method development leadership and oversight
• Builds and maintains positive client relationships
• Ensures client satisfaction
• Counsels microbiology staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations
• Oversees the checking and transfer of microbiology data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release
• Oversees the orientation of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department
• Conducts timely investigations in coordination with Quality Assurance related to site quality events including but not limited to customer complaints inquiries nonconformances corrective actions and audit findings
• Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives
• Recommends new equipment for the microbiology department
• Compiles statistics
• Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and restocking points for microbiology supplies and reagents
• Serves as a liaison for the department to outside vendors
• Assists in capital budgeting and execution
• Understands costs of testing and how to calculate them
• Initiates advances in methodology and/or technology use
• Interface with and represent laboratory operations to local state and federal regulators as required from time to time
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies and cGMP expectations including but not limited to:  Facility and equipment maintenance validation review and approval training (internal continuing education proficiency testing annual GMP etc.)
• Performs annual reviews and creates and maintains job plans
• Executes human resources management functions as required for laboratory staff within scope

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods materials equipment and techniques used in microbiology testing
• Demonstrated success in improving operational quality and safety performance
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to organize communicate teach and work with others in an effective manner
• Knowledge of federal state and local standards regulations guidelines and requirements effecting operations of a clinical reference laboratory
• Ability to manage and schedule the work of others
• Analytical thinking and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Microbiology
• Minimum 2 years in supervisory experience 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information :

Position is FullTime TuesdaySaturday 3:00 p.m.11:30 p.m. with additional hours as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lancaster PA are encouraged to apply. 

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

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Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime