[Employment] Microbiology Lab Manager Position - Boston area

[Tiffany]

Microbiology Manager - Boston, MA 

Up to $85k DOE + Relocation

 

Contact: Tiffany Kearney, Cross Borders Consulting

Tel: (617) 696-7110 Email: tiffany from crossbordersconsulting.com

 

Our client is a leading provider of testing, quality assurance and R&D
services for the food and consumer products industry.  They have an
immediate opening for an experienced manager in our microbiology laboratory.
This position will be managing a staff of approximately 10
technicians/scientists as well as technical management of all projects and
procedures.

                                                 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

*        Responsible for laboratory compliance to Regulatory, Quality
Assurance, Safety and operational policies, procedures and practices.

*        Responsible for the successful hiring, evaluating, training,
promoting and developing of employees.

*        Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of work orders
for project and account managers.

*        Must exercise judgment in time management, work scheduling, project
coordination, maintaining instruments, facilities and documentation of work.

*        Responsible for the identification and solution of technical and
operational problems.

*        Demonstrates superior knowledge of a wide variety of tests,
analysis or experimental techniques.

*        Participates in activities related to professional advancement,
including seminars, professional societies and continuing education
opportunities.

*        Administers and explains policies and procedures to employees.

*        Reviewing all data coming out of the laboratories for accuracy and
completion.

*        Researches new technology to maintain up-to-date methods and
procedures.

 

Job Requirements:                  

 

*        Minimum of a Bachelors degree (Microbiology, Food Science or
Similar Science) in related field and six years of relevant food
microbiological experience.

*        Must have a strong microbiological testing background

*        Must have experience with various tests and testing equipment,
HPLC, HPLC mass spec etc.   

*        Must have food testing experience and prefer experience with
pharmaceuticals, OTCs, among others. 

*        Must have at least 3 -5 years of management experience 

*        Must have demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills with
the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of in-house staff and
clients. 

*        Must be familiar with government agencies and regulations as they
apply.  FDA, USDA, Auditing etc.

*        Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet and E-Mail.