Laboratory Director-FSNS-P

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise - So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes. As a leading provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Lab Director to join our growing team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for overseeing multiple labs or a single lab with more than $10M in revenue and maintains direct contact with the laboratory client base. This position is responsible for all laboratory operations related to the generation and communication of microbiological and chemical testing results. The Lab Director works closely with the corporate team and has the authority to delegate responsibility for laboratory operations to the laboratory management team when absent from the laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality, efficiency and turnaround time on lab work.
• Ensures timely and accurate responses to customer questions or concerns to maintain our high level of customer service.
• Serves as the hiring manager for the laboratory. Ensure that all personnel receive timely reviews and have promotional and/or professional development goals.
• Responsible for the laboratory financials to ensure profitability
• Works with Laboratory team to be ISO 17025 compliant and ensure that the Corporate Quality Management System is correctly employed.
• Ensures the laboratory is clean, sanitary, well organized and that building/equipment maintenance operations are performed.
• Ensure the lab maintains the Laboratory Safety Program at all times
• Supervise non-routine projects per client request and as assigned
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
• Periodically review and visually audit laboratory staff to ensure compliance with methods
• Communicate directly with clients on laboratory capability, results, pricing, and related topics
• Travel is required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Authorized for method verification
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and oversight of 40 - 60 incumbents dependent on Lab volume
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science, Master's degree is preferred.
• Ten years technical lab experience and seven plus years managerial experience.
• Business acumen and experience managing a P&L of at least $10MM.
• Broad experience in food testing.
• Knowledge of food microbiology testing methodologies- MLG, BAM, AOAC, USP, ISO, and CMMEF.
• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17025 and the AOAC Food Guidelines.
• Knowledge of proximate and analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation.
• Effective interpersonal skills with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong quantitative skills, proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop, adapt, and validate testing methods.
• Proven expertise in relevant technologies.
• Proven problem solving, trouble shooting and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent computer skills required - Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; knowledge of Labware LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) desirable.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Color vision and depth perception
  
  

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
  
  Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.