Laboratory Manager

Deibel Laboratories Inc • Chester, VA

3h • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Science you can trust from concept to consumer. Since 1967, Deibel Laboratories has operated several private food testing facilities providing services in both Microbiology and Chemistry testing. We play an integral role in food and product safety for industry-leading producers, as well as family-run operations much like our own. Our location in Chester, VA is currently looking to hire a full-time Microbiology Technical Lab Manager (40 hours/week plus benefits included). We offer a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. This position includes full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependents on our base plan). Deibel also offers a self-funded dental plan, vision plan, and 401K option. Check out our website to learn more about our location and what we do: www.DeibelLabs.com. The Technical Laboratory Manager will provide operational and technical support of the lab. Support will be essential in aiding the function, and success of our Chester, VA facility. The Technical Lab Manager will lead laboratory operations, perform testing of food products and environmental samples, and will be responsible for the application and evaluation of approved techniques and methodologies used in the analysis of food products. They will have frequent contact with the client base as well as reviewing, reporting, and interpreting of laboratory results in collaboration with the management team. They will be responsible for overseeing the daily workload and staffing in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Soft skills including conflict resolution, policy guidance and enforcement, active listening, and organizational aptitude.
• The ability to perform quantitative/qualitative analysis, strong problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Ability to administer decisions soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Skills to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with all employees.
• A professional workplace appearance, ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity in all communications.
• A thirst to seek out and participate in appropriate training and professional development.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Results oriented and able to lead an effective team and demonstrated team-based problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual focused on achieving organizational goals and initiatives.
• Must live within 30 miles of the lab - no relocation packages available

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations
• Perform testing of food products and environmental samples
• Responsible for the application and evaluation of approved techniques and methodologies used in the analysis of food products
• Frequent contact with the client base
• Reviewing, reporting, and interpreting of laboratory results in collaboration with the management team
• Overseeing the daily workload and staffing in the laboratory

Benefits

• Full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependents on our base plan)
• Self-funded dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401K option
• Annual bonus earning potential paid Quarterly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed