Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor/ Operations Manager (Calgary/Edmonton or Vancouver) - Eurofi[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic and engaged leader to oversee a food testing microbiology laboratory. This role involves operational ownership, ensuring high-quality standards, and leading a team of professionals in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for training staff, managing daily operations, and performing critical analyses that ensure compliance with industry standards. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to making our environment safer and healthier. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and recognized workplace.

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 and efficiency standards in lab operations.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology Testing

Quality Assurance

Troubleshooting Equipment

Data Analysis

Education

BSc or higher degree in biology or microbiology

Tools

ISO Standards

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor/ Operations Manager (Calgary/Edmonton or Vancouver) - 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. Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is looking for an energetic and engaged leader to take operational ownership of a food testing microbiology laboratory in Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) or BC (Vancouver).

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, including sample preparation for analysis, sample analyses, data review and reduction, and providing data interpretation and opinions
• 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 perform minor repairs. Coordinate major instrument repairs with repair person(s)
• Establish and implement procedures to ensure that assigned equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated/standardized, and maintained in good working order
• 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
• Review and evaluate test data generated for technical accuracy, as well as SOP and test method compliance
• 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
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness
• 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 6 months, 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.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our 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.