Micro Lab Lead - Quality & Compliance

Michael Food; Saint Johns Trailer Court (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking a Micro Lab role focused on ensuring product safety and quality through microbiological testing and lab leadership.

Reporting to the FSQ Supervisor, you will support Micro Lab staff, prepare reports, train new hires, and ensure testing procedures comply with regulations and company policies. You will also perform sample preparation, calibration, swabbing, SAP transactions, and contribute to ISO 17025 compliance while maintaining GMP and GLP

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 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.
• Adhere 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.

Education

One year certificate

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility is seeking a Micro Lab role focused on ensuring product safety and quality through microbiological testing and lab leadership.

Reporting to the FSQ Supervisor, you will support Micro Lab staff, prepare reports, train new hires, and ensure testing procedures comply with regulations and company policies. You will also perform sample preparation, calibration, swabbing, SAP transactions, and contribute to ISO 17025 compliance while maintaining GMP and GLP