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Laboratory Supervisor - Grand Prairie, TX
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Job ID:
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Date:07/20/2009
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Location:Grand Prairie
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State:Texas
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Degree:B.S./B.A.
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Salary:Not Specified Why?
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Job Types:
Food Safety, Lab
Supervisor, Microbiologist
Job Description
Food
Safety Net Services, due to growth and expansion, is in the process of hiring
an excellent Laboratory Supervisor to be a part of our Analytical
Food Testing Laboratory.
Job
Summary:
The
function of this position is to supervise laboratory operations performing
testing of food products and environmental samples. This position is
responsible for application and evaluation of approved techniques and
methodologies used in analysis of food products. The Laboratory Supervisor
will have frequent contact with the client base as well as review,
reporting and interpretation of laboratory results in collaboration with
the management team. The Laboratory Supervisor will be responsible for
overseeing of daily workload and staffing placement in the Laboratory area
while working closely with the Laboratory Manager and Assistant Laboratory
Manager.
Essential
Responsibilities:
- Supervise laboratory
operations to maintain quality and efficiency as they apply to the
Laboratory area
- Accurately perform and
interpret test results
- Supervise all activities,
including quality control records, forms, files, pathogen log, etc.
- Ensure that all required lab
control samples are prepared as required by proper methodology in all
areas of laboratory testing
- Oversee status of all results
and reporting for clients as needed
- Assist with the development
and implementation of laboratory services and responsiveness to
customer needs
- Report concerns of equipment
failures and non-compliance of supplies and reagents
- Report inventory and
expendable supplies/materials
- Implement and monitor quality
assurance and audit programs
- Perform internal audits of
processes as directed
- Interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- BS degree in Microbiology,
Food Technology, or related field or;
- Graduate degree in
Microbiology
- Two years minimum experience
in an analytical testing laboratory required
- Three or more years
experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
- Working knowledge of aseptic
sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods
and procedures
- Familiarity with GMP , OSHA
guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
- Broad knowledge of concepts,
practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
- Or equivalent combination of
education and experience
Not
Just a Job - A Career
Food
Safety Net Services offers exciting opportunities for individuals
interested in the food science industry. We welcome individuals who are
looking for a dynamic organization that prides itself in its unequivocal
excellence in service to its customers and employees. We are committed to
creating long-term value for our people, supporting their success and
satisfaction as our internal customers and team members. We believe in a
shared vision of healthy competition in the marketplace, hard work, quality
and integrity, knowledge and skills, a sense of urgency in responsibility
in achieving our goals, and pride in our accomplishments. We value
diversity in our laboratories and are unquestionably devoted to being an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
Food
Safety Net Services offers an attractive wage and benefit package. Our
competitive salary, combined with our insurance and benefits, make us the
“logical career choice".
Applicants:
If
you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume
online by going to http://www.food-safetynet.com/job_opportunities.htm
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