Senior Entomologist – Food Safety Lab Leader

Michelson Laboratories, Inc; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelson Laboratories, Inc. in Commerce, California is seeking an experienced Entomologist to support the decomposition and entomology department.

This role collaborates with the chemistry team and leadership to ensure quality, improve turnaround times, and deliver accurate results to clients. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Entomology with 4+ years of lab experience, strong knowledge of entomology, AOAC and regulatory standards, and excellent communication skills for client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Entomology required.
• Strong knowledge of entomology, sensory analysis, and laboratory best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily entomology laboratory workload to ensure efficiency, productivity, and timely reporting of results.
• Partner with laboratory leadership to improve processes, optimize turnaround times, and support continued growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze food samples using microscopic and macroscopic and sensory techniques while following AOAC, FDA LIB and other recognized methodologies.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, testing procedures, and laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• Ensure proper sample handling, extraction, preparation, testing, documentation, and disposition
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, laboratory quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Perform and oversee QA/QC activities involving reagents, supplies, and laboratory processes.
• Review and approve laboratory certificates and final reports.
• Consult with clients regarding test selection and result interpretation.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with all laboratory safety procedures.

Job description

Michelson Laboratories, Inc. in Commerce, California is seeking an experienced Entomologist to support the decomposition and entomology department.

This role collaborates with the chemistry team and leadership to ensure quality, improve turnaround times, and deliver accurate results to clients. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Entomology with 4+ years of lab experience, strong knowledge of entomology, AOAC and regulatory standards, and excellent communication skills for client