Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

Eurofins Humangenetik & Pränatal-Medizin; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food microbiology testing and a passion for leadership. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, offering excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the life sciences field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

RRSP with 3% Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food microbiology testing experience in a commercial lab.
• Leadership experience in a testing laboratory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations, schedule work, and train employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and investigate non-conformances.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology Testing

Quality Control

Troubleshooting Equipment

ISO Compliance

Education

BSc in Biology or Microbiology

Job description

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries.

Responsibilities:

• Lead laboratory, schedule work, and train employees
• Train and document the training of all technical staff on test methods, formal SOPs, regulations, ISO requirements, and laboratory policies/procedures applicable to area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance
• Foster morale and teamwork
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Assist the Business Unit Manager in managing daily operations of the microbiology laboratory including scheduling, supervising, instructing, monitoring, and assisting in the performance of manual and instrumental analyses
• Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments.
• Investigate to determine the cause of non-conformances that are identified, determine and implement corrective action; and follow-up to ensure that the corrective action resolved the problem
• Review, validate, report and ensure reporting of technical data
• Has authority to execute a work stoppage in the event of a quality issue that would require the lab to stop operations until investigation gives assurance that work can begin
• Use appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by government regulations, and company requirements, when performing assigned tasks
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and Test Methods
• Troubleshoot equipment/instruments utilized and performs minor repairs. Coordinate major instrument repairs with repair person(s)
• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed daily and as needed for quality control and ISO compliance
• Assist laboratory staff in making sure that analytical work done meets ISO requirements
• Create and review reports
• Review applications, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions for the position reporting to this position
• Review annually the performance of personnel that report directly to this position
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Business Unit Manager
• Adhere to all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc or higher degree in biology, microbiology or related field
• 5 or more years of food microbiology testing experience in commercial laboratory (or related field)
• Leadership experience in testing laboratory (or related field)
• Ability to travel for training and work in sister laboratories for at least first 6mo, potentially temporarily relocate to Toronto or US.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.