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Candidates
without 1-2 years of USP Testing experience will not be considered for
this position
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.
Responsibilities:
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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
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Report concerns of equipment failures and non-compliance of supplies and
reagents
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Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials
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Implement and monitor quality assurance and audit programs
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Perform internal audits of processes as directed
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Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- MUST have 1-2 years of USP
testing experience
- 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
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