Laboratory Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in food safety is seeking a full-time Microbiology Technical Lab Manager. This position involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining strong client relations. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, effective leadership abilities, and the capacity to deliver quality results promptly.

Benefits

Health benefits for self and family

Self-funded dental and vision plans

401K option

Annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Must live within 30 miles of the lab.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations and perform testing of food products.
• Oversee daily workload and staffing in the laboratory.
• Review, report, and interpret laboratory results.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Since 1967, Deibel Laboratories has operated several private food testing facilities providing services in both Microbiology and Chemistry testing. We play an integral role in food and product safety for industry-leading producers, as well as family-run operations much like our own.

Our location in Chester, VA is currently looking to hire a full-time Microbiology Technical Lab Manager (40 hours/week plus benefits included).

We offer a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. This position includes full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependents on our base plan). Deibel also offers a self-funded dental plan, vision plan, and 401K option.

Check out our website to learn more about our location and what we do: www.DeibelLabs.com.

Compensation: Starting Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 DOE with annual bonus earning potential paid Quarterly - plus a competitive benefits package.

Schedule: Full Time – Sunday - Thursday 9am - 6pm

Overview:

The Technical Laboratory Manager will provide operational and technical support of the lab. Support will be essential in aiding the function, and success of our Chester, VA facility. The Technical Lab Manager will lead laboratory operations, perform testing of food products and environmental samples, and will be responsible for the application and evaluation of approved techniques and methodologies used in the analysis of food products. They will have frequent contact with the client base as well as reviewing, reporting, and interpreting of laboratory results in collaboration with the management team. They will be responsible for overseeing the daily workload and staffing in the laboratory.

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

• Soft skills including conflict resolution, policy guidance and enforcement, active listening, and organizational aptitude.
• The ability to perform quantitative/qualitative analysis, strong problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Ability to administer decisions soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Skills to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with all employees.
• A professional workplace appearance, ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity in all communications.
• A thirst to seek out and participate in appropriate training and professional development.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Results oriented and able to lead an effective team and demonstrated team-based problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual focused on achieving organizational goals and initiatives.
• Must live within 30 miles of the lab - no relocation packages available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran. Deibel is committed to fostering a diverse and welcoming workplace with people of all types of backgrounds and experiences.