Laboratory Supervisor - Grand Prairie, TX

Food Safety Net Sevices

Job Snapshot

Location:

2545 114th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (map it!Map it! )

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Biotechnology
Chemical
Food

Manages Others:

Yes

Job Type:

Biotech
QA - Quality Control
Science

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

3 to 7 years

Travel:

Up to 25%

Relocation Covered:

No

Post Date:

10/18/2009

Contact Information

Ref ID:

LS - GP

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.

Requirements

  • 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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