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Job
Summary:
Responsible for supporting analytical laboratory processes including:
technology, methodology, laboratory proficiency measurements, research, and
scientific processes. Will ensure the company network of laboratories
maintains progressive microbiological and chemistry testing of food
products and environmental samples. This position is responsible for
application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and
methodologies used in analysis of food products as they relate to
accreditation, certification, and proficiency testing. This position will
have contact with the laboratory client base as well as review of new
business and special projects.
Responsibilities will include: coordinate the design and implementation of
proficiency programs within the laboratory network; facilitate technical
evaluation of the Quality System; identify and evaluate new technology to
ensure the company offers the latest testing to its customer base;
identify, prepare, and present technical in-service training for all levels
of the organization in the different departments; special research projects
& scientific reports.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Advanced studies in food
science and/or microbiological analysis preferred
- Applied food analysis
experience with multiple food types and multiple laboratories
preferred
- International food processing
and retail experience preferred
- Five years of industrial food
safety and quality assurance preffered
- M.S degree in food science or
related field (microbiology, chemistry, or agriculture) required;
- PhD. in a related field
strongly preferred
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