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Laboratory Director - Pipeline

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Director - Pipeline position at Mérieux NutriSciences - North America?

Amarillo

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We Are Looking For a Laboratory Director - Pipeline In 1421 Dixie St, Amarillo, TX 79102-1032 USA. Your Mission Will Be To

Purpose of the job: Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring excellence in others, building strong customer relationships, making sound operational decisions and leading change.

Main Activities

▪ Take ownership of the business; develop and implement a strategic plan for the laboratory to meet business goals

▪ Manage financial aspects of the business including budget development, short and long term financial goal setting, P&L

management and executing strategies to achieve goals

▪ Understand and take advantage of available resources to help achieve results in a cost effective, safe, ethical manner

▪ Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise

▪ Demonstrate leadership through communication and actions to earn respect and trust of the team

▪ Set the tone of integrity, accountability, excellence and initiative by modeling the behavior that is expected from leaders and staff

▪ Clearly communicate goals and accountability of achievement across all levels of the workforce

▪ Create and foster an environment where coaching and development is a priority to promote employment engagement, career pathing, and organizational succession planning

▪ Understand corporate objectives and manage laboratory performance to maintain or improve operational and financial efficiencies aligning with company goals

▪ Ensure compliance with Mérieux policies and standard operating procedures striving for the highest level of quality, customer

excellence, safety, and efficiency for existing and new business

▪ Ensure exceptional internal and external customer experiences through engagement, attitude, communication and service

▪ Participate in strategic conversations with sales team and dedicate time to meet with current and prospective clients to

understand customer needs and build trusting relationships

▪ Develop deep industry knowledge and play an active role in industry events

▪ Provide technical expertise to clients by helping them interpret laboratory data and suggesting solutions to their related business

challenges

▪ Constantly evaluate laboratory from all aspects and challenge the status quo; analyze and derive strategy that is inclusive of

change, provide clear goals and continually measure progress

▪ Communicate change and stand behind the message; present a united front with corporate partners and leadership team

▪ Participate in the implementation of internal quality control programs, evaluation of the results and in the establishment of the

internal repeatability and reproducibility of standard methods, including participation in internal and external audits

▪ Manage, and check randomly and systematically, that the quality system is documented, effective, updated and being understood and adhered to by the staff.

▪ Monitor the quality activities and implement the agreed corrective action and evaluate its effectiveness

▪ Manage local controlled documents (Manuals, Procedures, Work Instructions, Charts, Guidelines).

▪ Cease specific analyses when evidence from the quality system indicates the process is not in control and the quality of the results are compromised as a result of the non-conformances and (b) to restart work and communicate the resumption of work to

Corporate Sales and Quality groups

YOUR PROFILE

Profile: Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience, Master’s degree preferred

Required Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of microbiology and/or chemistry in addition to food science obtained from a Bachelor's degree or a Masters degree or equivalent experience.
  • A general knowledge of the business disciplines of finance, budgeting, sales, and marketing practices are necessary to gain new

business and maintain current customers successfully.

  • Computer skills necessary to track laboratory information and produce documents to support the management function.
  • General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is needed to review analysis results and correct any discrepancies; any knowledge or understanding within dairy microbiology testing is strongly preferred.
  • Analytical skills are needed to problem solve and fulfill customer's analysis needs.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to this position for effective customer contact.
  • Customer relation skills are needed to obtain and provide information to the customer.
  • Strong management skills, obtained from previous supervisory experience, are necessary to ensure that the laboratory runs

smoothly.

Management (Size And Characteristics Of The Team(s))

  • Oversees one or multiple lab managers depending on lab size
  • Each manager oversees a group of lab supervisors who directly support the technicians and lab staff

Compensation Package Overview

Compensation Range $105,000 - $120,000 annual salary USD

Potential bonus: Up to 15% based on performance.

Relocation assistance provided if needed,

Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.

Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

The information above provides a general overview and may vary based on specific job responsibilities, location, or other factors. Details will be clarified during the hiring process.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
  • Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
  • Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
  • Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
  • Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

To apply please click on 'Apply now' button

Salary : $105,000 - $120,000

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