Lab Manager: Columbus, OH

Direct Recruiters Inc. • Columbus, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

Client Summary:
The organization conducts testing in microbiology and chemistry across a wide range of products, operates a network of more than 30 labs accredited by ISO in North America, and offers features such as immediate data access, rapid processing times, and customized client support.

Position Responsibilities:

Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality, efficiency and turnaround time on lab work.
Ensure timely and accurate responses to customer questions or concerns to maintain our high level of customer service.
Serve as the hiring manager for the laboratory. Ensure that all personnel receive timely reviews and have promotional and/or professional development goals.
Responsible for the laboratory financials to ensure profitability.
Work with Laboratory team to be ISO 17025 compliant and ensure that the Corporate Quality Management System is correctly employed.
Ensure the laboratory is clean, sanitary, well organized and that building/equipment maintenance operations are performed.
Ensure the lab maintains the Laboratory Safety Program at all times.
Supervise non-routine projects per client request and as assigned.
Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends.
Periodically review and visually audit laboratory staff to ensure compliance with methods.
Communicate directly with clients on laboratory capability, results, pricing, and related topics.
Travel is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Authorized for method verification.

Experience & Skills:

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Preferred BS/MS Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field technical procedures, or governmental regulations preferred or pursuing or equivalent work experience.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Supervision and oversight of 5 - 30 incumbents dependent on Lab volume.
Strong organizational skills and ability to execute manual detailed tasks.
Flexible schedules.
Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to think logically.
Required to wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment.
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others.

Compensation: $110k-$125k