Lead Microbiology Lab for Food Safety & Quality

Certified Group; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking an experienced Microbiology Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume microbiology laboratory serving the food and beverage industry. This leadership role ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality testing while maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee laboratory workflow, personnel, quality systems, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, safety,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a microbiology lab
• Experience in ISO 17025 accredited environments
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies and quality systems
• Experience driving continuous improvement and team development

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily microbiology laboratory operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and turnaround time goals are achieved.
• Provide technical oversight for microbiological testing, method validation, quality control, and laboratory investigations.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 accreditation standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor laboratory supervisors and technical staff while fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, budgets, inventory, and laboratory resources.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and technical support.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean initiatives, workflow optimization, and performance metrics.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of new technologies, equipment, and testing capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 17025 knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Food Microbiology, or related life sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Certified Group is seeking an experienced Microbiology Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume microbiology laboratory serving the food and beverage industry. This leadership role ensures accurate, timely, and high-quality testing while maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee laboratory workflow, personnel, quality systems, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, safety,