What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Director-FSNS-P position at Food Safety Net Services?

Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Lab Director to join our growing team!

Job Description

Provides leadership to our testing laboratory and manages the overall activities of the laboratory staff and ensures the reliability, timeliness, and accuracy of testing results.

Essential Functions

Implement strategic business initiatives with the objective of consistently producing accurate test results, maintaining clients, and ensuring continuous improvement in all areas.
Interact with clients/projects requiring multiple resources and effectively facilitate inter-company and interdepartmental initiatives and interactions to best meet the needs of the client/project.
Provide operational, technical, and administrative support to all departments through management, planning, and allocation of resources.
Effectively manage the staffs performance; 1:1 meetings, evaluations, and training.
Coach and mentor personnel and facilitate their personal and professional growth.
Support the consistent production of accurate results. Ensure on time delivery (OTD) of all projects. Ensure testing turnaround times (TAT) are met.
Ensure all results consistently stand up to internal and external audit standards and criteria.
Maintain current practices and processes to continuously increase accuracy, productivity and efficiency.
Ensure appropriate equipment and technical resources are provided and maintained.
Ensure all departments are performing to expectations.
Ensure the proper execution of the QA/QC programs, ISO 17025 requirements and all other accreditations regarding all operations and documentation requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues to maintain and improve Certified Laboratories Management systems.
Work effectively with the VP Operations to meet business and position expectations.
Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision and oversight of 40 - 60 incumbents dependent on Lab volume

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science, Master’s degree is preferred.
Ten years technical lab experience and seven plus years managerial experience.
Business acumen and experience managing a P&L of at least $10MM.
Broad experience in food testing.
Knowledge of food microbiology testing methodologies- MLG, BAM, AOAC, USP, ISO, and CMMEF.
Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17025 and the AOAC Food Guidelines.
Knowledge of proximate and analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation.
Effective interpersonal skills with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Strong quantitative skills, proven attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
Proven ability to develop, adapt, and validate testing methods.
Proven expertise in relevant technologies.
Proven problem solving, trouble shooting and critical thinking skills.
Excellent computer skills required – Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; knowledge of Labware LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
Noise level varies from quiet to loud
Temperature varies from hot to cold
Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Color vision and depth perception

Benefits

Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Group Medical
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Paid Holidays and Time Off
Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.

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