Laboratory Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of daily operations of the NBP laboratories
• Provide administrative direction and coordination in the formulation, interpretation and administration of laboratory duties for NBP
• Provide leadership in the area of laboratory testing methodologies and provide direction to laboratory management (inside and outside labs) to help facilitate R & D of methods
• Support as needed in new technologies and interventions in the food safety arena
• Provide direction, oversight and communication to NBP management regarding all microbial data generated from internal to external labs
• Determine FSC fiscal requirements, prepare budgets, monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds
• Maintain appropriate staffing and ensure the quality of personnel in lab
• Ensure all company policies are followed and exercise discipline to lab personnel as required
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the laboratory quality system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a microbiological or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a microbiological or related field
• Advanced Computer literacy skills to include windows programs; specifically excel and access
• Excellent oral and written communication skills- demonstrated with all levels of management, vendors, technicians, and auditors
• Solid reasoning and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic and Interpersonal skills
• High energy level with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent writing skills to include reviewing documents, reports, and developing SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Benefits

• Family-friendly benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401 (k) with Company match
• Employee meat purchase program

Pay

• Competitive Wages

Schedule

• This is an on-site position.