Microbiology Supervisor

Job Description
Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you!

What we do:

Matrix Sciences International Inc. provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, agriculture and data management services that support our customers' confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.

The Matrix Sciences Microbiology lab performs testing for pathogens, bacteria, yeast, molds and other organisms in a variety of food, products and packaging, as well as in support of our clients' environmental monitoring programs.

Why it matters:

This work allows clients to identify potential contamination before it impacts their products and helps them feel confident that their products meet their quality standards and are safe for consumption in the market.

Role Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor will lead and support daily laboratory operations in the Food Microbiology department by ensuring that they are sustainably staffed, processes and systems are in place, maintained and functional.

What you'll do:

• Organize and execute daily laboratory operations to ensure that resources are effectively scheduled to deliver on customer commitments in a way that is compliant with the quality system, established protocols and procedures and corporate policies.
• Ensure that client results are analyzed and approved by qualified individuals within established turnaround times.
• Review and authorize test results as required, supporting sample analysis troubleshooting and client specific requests, including the potential of performing sample analysis.
• Support result interpretation and, when appropriate, involve other experts in the interpretation and communication of results.
• Support Laboratory Manager and/or Director in laboratory operations by providing critical analysis of laboratory metrics, thorough investigation of quality issues, including effectiveness evaluation of corrective actions, suggestions for improvement and support for planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure that all staff are trained in a way that supports the quality of work being produced and that all training is documented.
• Ensure there is a plan to keep the laboratory staffed sustainably by developing succession plans and recruiting strategies are developed, implemented and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Engage the staff in the ongoing improvement of the laboratory, by involving them in changes being made and encouraging them to contribute their Bright Ideas . Support the qualification of any ideas with merit.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or minimum of 5 years of relevant Food Testing or Food Science experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.
• Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

What we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• STD & LTD
• Paid Time-Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.