QA Lab Lead – Microbiology & Quality Assurance

Michigan Turkey Producers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers in Wyoming, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Laboratory Supervisor-Quality Assurance to lead analytical and microbiological testing in support of QA objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Chemistry with 2 years in meat or food service, plus basic lab skills. You’ll log results, assist with shelf-life and work with third-party labs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Chemistry or related science.
• Must have 2 years of experience in the meat or food service industry.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory operations (pipetting, pH meter, thermometer, reagent prep).
• Ability to perform chemical analyses and microbiological testing (calcium, fat, moisture, TCP, E-coli).
• Understands GLP recommendations and maintains lab files/records.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and carries out analytical and microbiological testing for Operations and Quality Assurance.
• Coordinates swabbing programs with the Sanitation Manager.
• Provides a resource to Operations, Sanitation, Sales and Marketing personnel.
• Supports continuous improvement and participates in product development with staff and contract consultants.
• Prepares packs and sends samples for outside lab testing; communicates results to management.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Pipetting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Chemistry

Tools

pH meter

Thermometer

Job description

Michigan Turkey Producers in Wyoming, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Laboratory Supervisor-Quality Assurance to lead analytical and microbiological testing in support of QA objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Chemistry with 2 years in meat or food service, plus basic lab skills. You’ll log results, assist with shelf-life and work with third-party labs as needed.