Micro Lab Lead - Food Safety & Quality Champion

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking a Micro Lab Specialist to support the Micro Lab staff, train team members, review reports, and ensure testing procedures meet regulations and company policies.

The role emphasizes safety as a core value, compliance with GMPs and GLP, and involvement in ISO certification upkeep, with opportunities to lead root-cause analysis and CAPA for laboratory non-conformances.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including off-shift hours, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, math and configuration are necessary

Responsibilities

• Directs, trains, and assists the Micro Technicians as needed to perform the duties defined for the Micro Lab Technicians.
• Perform laboratory duties: prepare and test samples, complete documentation, perform calibration, conduct swabbing per program requirements, and maintain sanitary conditions of the lab.
• Reports any detected abnormalities or out of specification results to FSQ manager and external plants.
• Train and assist new hires on essential job functions.
• Perform SAP transactions (receiving consumables, product disposition, and inventory management).
• Fosters open communication with all departments and co-workers.
• Reviews paperwork and generates reports.
• Conducts laboratory audits and performs inventory activities.
• Follows and provides guidance to technicians regarding GLP policies.
• Lead and assist in root cause analysis and the CAPA process for laboratory non-conformances.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Performs the responsibilities necessary to maintain ISO certification for the Micro Laboratory.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

GLP/GMP

ISO 17025 knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking a Micro Lab Specialist to support the Micro Lab staff, train team members, review reports, and ensure testing procedures meet regulations and company policies.

The role emphasizes safety as a core value, compliance with GMPs and GLP, and involvement in ISO certification upkeep, with opportunities to lead root-cause analysis and CAPA for laboratory non-conformances.