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    Laboratory Director - Aurora, United States - Harvey Nash

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    US citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

    Job Title: Laboratory Director (80% Microbiology / 20% Chemistry)

    Location: Aurora, IL(On-site)

    Duration: Full-time

    Job Description:

    Provides leadership to our testing laboratory and manages the overall activities of the laboratory staff and ensures the reliability, timeliness, and accuracy of testing results.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


    • Implement strategic business initiatives with the objective of consistently producing accurate test results, maintaining clients, and ensuring continuous improvement in all areas.


    • Interact with clients/projects requiring multiple resources and effectively facilitate inter-company and interdepartmental initiatives and interactions to best meet the needs of the client/project.


    • Provide operational, technical, and administrative support to all departments through management, planning, and allocation of resources.


    • Effectively manage the staffs performance; 1:1 meetings, evaluations, and training.


    • Coach and mentor personnel and facilitate their personal and professional growth.


    • Support the consistent production of accurate results. Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of all projects. Ensure testing turnaround times (TAT) are met.


    • Ensure all results consistently stand up to internal and external audit standards and criteria.


    • Maintain current practices and processes to continuously increase accuracy, productivity, and efficiency.


    • Ensure appropriate equipment and technical resources are provided and maintained.


    • Ensure all departments are performing to expectations.


    • Ensure the proper execution of the QA/QC programs, ISO 17025 requirements, and all other accreditations regarding all operations and documentation requirements.


    • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain and improve Certified Laboratories Management systems.


    • Work effectively with the VP of Operations to meet business and position expectations.


    • Other duties as required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Supervision and oversight of incumbents dependent on Lab volume

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


    • BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science, Master's degree is preferred.


    • Ten years of technical lab experience and seven-plus years of managerial experience.


    • Business acumen and experience managing a P&L of at least $10MM.


    • Broad experience in food testing.


    • Knowledge of food microbiology testing methodologies- MLG, BAM, AOAC, USP, ISO, and CMMEF.


    • Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17025 and the AOAC Food Guidelines.


    • Knowledge of proximate and analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation.


    • Effective interpersonal skills with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.


    • Strong quantitative skills, proven attention to detail and effective organizational skills.


    • Proven ability to develop, adapt, and validate testing methods.


    • Proven expertise in relevant technologies.


    • Proven problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.


    • Excellent computer skills required – Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; knowledge of Labware LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) desirable.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS


    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and mouse and to handle other communications/computer components


    • Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens


    • Noise level varies from quiet to loud


    • Temperature varies from hot to cold


    • Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks


    • Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management


    • Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds


    • Color vision and depth perception

    A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $130K/year to $140K/year with benefits



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