Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

Kansas Ag Connection; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill, Inc in Wichita, KS seeks a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead food safety and quality assurance programs, including mycotoxin testing, fermentation and sensory reviews. You will supervise a team of analysts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality controls.

The role emphasizes leadership, resource planning, training and cooperation with cross-functional teams to maintain product safety and process efficiency in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Medicine.
• Three years of experience in a commercial microbiology laboratory.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to stand and work in a laboratory environment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain quality control systems and product/process verification in microbiology.
• Supervise analysts, including forecasting resource needs and performance management.
• Review regulatory requirements and develop action plans for new/updated food safety rules.
• Investigate food safety processes for compliance and implement corrective actions.

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.**Job Purpose and Impact**The Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor will lead a variety of food safety and quality assurance programs. In this role, you will supervise the audits and inspects processes that monitors food handling, storage and service operations to assure compliance with current food safety and quality regulatory requirements. In addition to microbiology, the main scope of responsibility includes mycotoxin testing, fermentation and sensory. You will lead and review the work of a team of analysts or inspectors that identify and evaluate the quality of raw materials, in process goods, finished products, procedures and operations.**Key Accountabilities*** Lead and maintain quality control systems and product or process verification systems, including sampling procedures and analytical tests to ensure all products produced meet food safety quality requirements.* Provide overall leadership, development and talent management for direct reports, which may include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and budgeting.* Review regulatory environment and develop response protocols in preparation for new or amended food safety legislation.Investigate food safety processes to ensure compliance and report noncompliance to management and governing bodies along with developing and implementing corrective action plans.* Evaluate vendors or suppliers for compliance with internal standards and external regulations and suggest changes with the goal of improving processes or products.* Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team.* Other duties as assigned**Position Information**Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.**Qualifications****Minimum Required*** Bachelor's degree Science or medicine; or equivalent experience,* Three years working in a commercial microbiology laboratory.* Minimum one year of directly related work experience* Ability to stand and work in a laboratory environment for an extended period of time.* Conduct repetitive physical motions.* Other minimum qualifications may apply**Preferred*** Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)* Previous project management experience.* Practical knowledge of plant manufacturing processes and operations.* One year of supervisory experienceEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/27/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Wichita, Kansas | Cargill, Inc Dodge City, Kansas || Cargill, Inc Olathe, Kansas | |4 people are interested in this job.