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Analytical Laboratory
Manager-Food Science
Kansas City Missouri
The Laboratory manager will be the Local and Global Lead for Microbiology,
NIR, Analytical Chemistry and Food Safety Development for US Division of
a worldwide specialty food manufacturer, responsible to ensure that the
management of US Laboratory delivers the expected customer support from
the analytical, NIR and Microbiology measurements for our supply and
R&D teams. They will play a key role on the Global Food Safety team
and work within that team to deliver the strategy that will guide new
testing methodologies for both the Chemistry and Microbiology area. This
role will also have a team of approximately 25-35 lab employees who will
in conjunction with the global Analytical and Microbiology teams to carry
out studies in specific areas to deliver enhanced capability, to the
business and KC Laboratory. This the team will also carry out Internal
Audits across the network, develop clean factory design, have owner ship
of HACCP direction for the US business and ensure the NIR capability by
working with the Global NIR team to implement new methods and equipment
across the network, without effecting the day to day support for the
Business. This role will also be responsible for v developing and driving
the Laboratory strategies to deliver the relevant research capabilities
to support the R&D function and for creating a Center of Excellence
for Analytical Sciences.
Work with Quality team to implement HACCP in the factories and that
analysis is carried out for all relevant business projects.
Work with the Global Food Safety team to develop food safety and hygiene
programs and new microbiology methodologies.
Work with VA and Raw material development teams to ensure that the
required quality testing is carried out and that any exceptions are dealt
with. * Will be key player on global management team in developing new
R&D strategies and standards
Microbiological Testing: provides strategic direction and leadership for
the Division Microbiological testing program.
Data Transfer: responsibility for ensuring the quality of any technical
information, reported by the KC Laboratory.
Auditing/ QM Testing: Designs and oversees the Auditing of the current
processes and procedures and Monitors results from External Laboratories
ring trials ensuring conformance to standards.
Process Improvements: delivers strategy and framework by which the team
can develop methods of improving the sampling and testing of
microbiological samples to decrease release time, and improve quality
control. Carry out required testing to ensure that these methods are
implemented.
Development of Current and New Methodology: drives local and global team
to further develop current scientific and new microbiological
methodologies both internally and with external suppliers and
Universities.
Qualifications:
PHD Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology REQUIRED
5 + years Microbiological Laboratory Management experience
5+ yrs experience with microbiological analyses in food or pharmaceutical
industries ie. ICD ,GCMS ,serology
Ability to write detailed scientific Reports to pull data from LIMS
(Laboratory Information Management System). Demonstrated project
management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good experimental skills and a familiarity with experimental design and
statistical data analysis.
The ability to work directly with and influence individuals at all levels
and functions.
Above average salary+ Lucrative annual bonus+ opportunity for career
advancement globally
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