Microbiology Lab Manager - ISO 17025 & Operations

Confidential Healthcare and Life Sciences Company; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Healthcare and Life Sciences Company 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. The role ensures accurate, timely testing while maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation, regulatory compliance, and internal quality systems; provides technical and operational leadership.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and productivity, partner with customers, drive lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Food Microbiology, or a related life sciences discipline required
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience within a microbiology laboratory
• Experience managing laboratory personnel required
• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory strongly preferred
• Background in food, beverage, dietary supplement, environmental, pharmaceutical or related labs preferred
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methodologies, laboratory quality systems, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, 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 experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Lean / process improvement

Mentoring / coaching

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology / related life sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Confidential Healthcare and Life Sciences Company 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. The role ensures accurate, timely testing while maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation, regulatory compliance, and internal quality systems; provides technical and operational leadership.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and productivity, partner with customers, drive lean