Practice Area
Healthcare IT
Region
Midwest
Location
Remote
Company Location
Columbus OH
Position Id
46044

Lab Manager: Columbus, OH

Job Description
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.
  • Ensures timely and accurate responses to customer questions or concerns to maintain our high level of customer service.
  • Serves 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
  • Works with Laboratory team to be ISO 17025 compliant and ensure that the Corporate Quality Management System is correctly employed.
  • Ensures 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
  • 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
    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
  • Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Group Medical
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental
  • Paid Holidays and Time Off
  • Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program