The Laboratory Manager oversees and performs the following types of duties: Microbial enumeration, HPLC, ICP-MS, FTIR, pH, Brix, viscosity, water activity, specific gravity, equipment calibration, and general laboratory activities. The individual is one of the technical experts of the microbial and chemistry methodologies employed. They are responsible for writing and maintaining laboratory procedures, ensuring on-time testing and testing performance.
As the Laboratory Manager, you will:
- Review and perform laboratory testing, which includes microbial, heavy metals, ICP, potency and assay, brix pH, viscosity, identity, density, etc. for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Manage LIM System.
- Be responsible for all needed laboratory procedures and documentation.
- Be responsible for laboratory equipment and scale calibrations.
- Manage lab employee functions and performance.
- Perform analytical accuracy validations and verifications.
- Perform and approve contract laboratory audits.
- Ensure sample receiving procedures.
- Ensure laboratory personnel are adequately trained.
- Ensure communications procedures are followed for in-process and completed testing.
- Track communication timeliness (including turn-around times for testing results).
- Assist with investigation procedures for out-of-specification results.
- Ensure record-keeping practices are compliant with regulations.
- Compliance to customer-specific directions/requirements for testing.
- Assist in managing finished product & raw material retain program.
- Supervise hazardous lab material disposal.
- Arrange purchase of consumable lab materials.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
What we are looking for:
- Must have working knowledge of cGMP’s, GLP’s and FDA regulations.
- Skilled with analytical and microbial test methods.
- Advanced computer skill competency.
- Safety: provides and emphasizes a safe work environment.
- Planning: has the ability to prepare monthly action plans and staffing needs.
- Able to measure performance goals and standards.
- Ability to achieve cost reduction, positive work environment, and high productivity.
- High attention to detail.
- Problem analysis and resolution.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills while being a team builder.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science.
- 5+ years related laboratory experience.
What we are offering:
- Competitive base salary.
- 10 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays each year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans offered.
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) offered.
- Training & Development opportunities provided.
Physical Demands:
Involves sedentary work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Involves a variety of physical activities including:
- Movement.
- Manual Dexterity.
- Communication.
- Listening.
- Repetitive motions.
Work Environment:
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Chemical exposure is part of the job.
About us:
Innovative Labs (IL) is a leading developer, formulator, and provider of single serve and multi-dose ingestible health and wellness products for leading brands and direct sales companies. Founded in 2006, IL provides highly differentiated formulating, blending, filling, distribution, and other critical services for small-format nutritional supplements, food items, household products, and other consumer packaged goods. The company is SQF Food Safety Code Level III Certified and operates highly efficient, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with a workforce of over 500 people.
IL was founded in 2006, and is now the largest independent supplier of custom single serve flexible packaging west of the Mississippi. With significant investments in packaging and pasteurization equipment, IL has the capacity to fill hundreds of thousands of pouches a day and the flexibility to meet the demands of large and small production runs. IL provides its health, wellness and nutritional customers with a differentiated advantage of world-class turnkey solutions and full-service, front-end product development. Having achieved the highest and most prestigious regulatory certifications, IL also offers speed-to-market service unmatched in the industry. IL’s customers range from Fortune 100 food and beverage companies to high growth emerging brands, all of whom have access to the Company’s best-in-class service and capabilities.
IL is a state-of-the-art, $100M+, private-equity backed manufacturing company headquartered in Springville, UT with offices in St. George, Lindon and Springville. With over 500+ employees and more than 25% year-over-year growth, IL is uniquely poised and funded for a remarkable trajectory of success.
Current employees must talk with Supervisor to discuss this opportunity before applying. They may need to give at least 2 weeks notice to their current Manager/Supervisor/department. If you have any questions, please talk with the HR department.
