Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to the Business Unit Manager or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the
occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines is consistent with sound technical and business judgment and follows the practices of the laboratory.

Acts as back up to Laboratory/Quality Manager in their absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
2. Regular attendance and punctuality
3. Assist the Business Unit Manager in managing daily operations of the microbiology department including scheduling supervising instructing monitoring and assisting in the performance of manual and instrumental analyses
4. Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments. This includes but is not limited to sample preparation for analysis sample analyses data review and reduction and providing data interpretation and opinions
5. Has authority to execute a work stoppage in the event of a quality issue that would require the lab to stop operations until investigation gives assurance that work can begin
6. Work with direct supervisor or director to commence work as a result of a work stoppage
7. Use appropriate quality measures which meet or exceed the standards set by government regulations and company requirements when performing assigned tasks.
8. Promote the company image through the exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
9. Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities e.g. Quality Manual Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Test Methods
10. Perform microbiological testing on client samples using appropriate instruments and techniques as workload requires
11. Troubleshoot equipment/instruments utilized and performs minor repairs
12. Coordinate major instrument repairs with repair person(s) and local quality representative
13. Establish and implement procedures to ensure that assigned equipment is properly cleaned calibrated/standardized and adequate for the testing performed and is maintained in good working order. This includes maintaining equipment operating instructions manuals and required logbooks
14. Ensures all regulatory procedures pertaining to sample testing are followed correctly if they are in normal course of work
15. Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keeps accurate records of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control results
16. Assist laboratory staff in making sure that analytical work done under quality system requirements
17. Review and evaluate test data generated within assigned area of responsibility for technical accuracy as well as SOP and test method compliance. Perform and provide basic evaluation of statistical tests to determine the quality accuracy of data and report values
18. Investigate to determine the cause of nonconformances that are identified determine and implement corrective action; and followup to ensure that the corrective action resolved the problem
19. Review and validate technical data to ensure ready to report
20. Review applications conduct interviews and make hiring decisions for the position reporting to this position
21. Train and document the training of assigned technical staff on test methods formal SOPs regulations and laboratory policies/procedures applicable to area of responsibility
22. Review annually the performance of personnel that report directly to this position and provide written reviews to the Business Unit Manager for approval
23. Remain current on technical industry and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Business Unit Manager
24. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients staff and coworkers; assures that clients are kept informed and their needs are met
25. Adhere to all pertinent company health safety and environmental regulations
26. Perform other duties as assigned
27. Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications :

1. HS diploma plus 5 years laboratory experience required
2. BS Degree plus 23 years laboratory experience preferred
3. Experience in laboratory procedures data analysis computer operations mathematics and technical/business writing.
4. 2 years supervisory experience in related field.
5. Must be able to organize and lead laboratory personnel in a manner that reflects corporate goals and objectives and schedule workflow so as to optimize laboratory productivity and client satisfaction in a cost effective manner.
6. Attention to detail
7. Complete work in timely manner
8. Work in team focused environment
9. Works well independently as well as part of a group
10. Punctual
11. Willing to work overtime
12. Leadership ability
13. Objective
14. Proficient in use of eLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Additional Information :

Schedule:

• MondayFriday 10:00am6:30pm

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

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime