Laboratory Supervisor - Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor is accountable to the Business Unit Manager or their designate for completing assigned duties and responsibilities, and may take action necessary to carry them out within company guidelines and sound technical and business judgment. The role can identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures and acts as backup to the Laboratory/Quality Manager when they are absent. The supervisor assists with daily microbiology department operations, including scheduling and supervising staff, and performs or supports sample testing, data review, and interpretation as workload requires. The position oversees technical accuracy and compliance with quality requirements, investigates non-conformances, coordinates equipment maintenance, and helps ensure staff are trained and clients’ needs are met. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma and 5–7 years of laboratory experience.
Experience in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations, mathematics, and technical and business writing.
Ability to organize and lead laboratory personnel in support of corporate goals and objectives.
Ability to schedule workflow to optimize laboratory productivity and client satisfaction cost-effectively.
Attention to detail and ability to complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Punctuality and willingness to work overtime.
Leadership ability and objectivity.
Proficiency using eLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree plus 2–3 years of laboratory experience.
2–3 years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision, maintain regular attendance and punctuality, and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist the Business Unit Manager with daily microbiology department operations, including scheduling, supervising, instructing, monitoring, and assisting with manual and instrumental analyses.
Perform timely and accurate sample analysis, including sample preparation, analysis, data review and reduction, and data interpretation and opinions.
Execute a work stoppage when a quality issue requires operations to stop, and coordinate with the direct supervisor or director before work resumes.
Apply quality measures meeting government regulations and company requirements, follow applicable quality system documents, and promote sound and ethical business practices.
Perform microbiological testing on client samples using appropriate instruments and techniques as workload requires.
Troubleshoot instruments and equipment, perform minor repairs, and coordinate major repairs with repair personnel and the local quality representative.
Establish and implement procedures for equipment cleaning, calibration or standardization, adequacy, and maintenance; maintain operating instructions, manuals, and required logbooks.
Ensure applicable regulatory procedures for sample testing are followed.
Maintain neat, accurate records of work performed and quality control results.
Assist laboratory staff in ensuring analytical work meets quality system requirements.
Review and evaluate test data for technical accuracy and compliance with SOPs and test methods; perform basic statistical evaluation of data quality and reported values.
Investigate non-conformances, determine causes, implement corrective actions, and follow up to verify resolution.
Review and validate technical data to ensure it is ready to report.
Review applications, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions for positions reporting to this role.
Train assigned technical staff on test methods, SOPs, regulations, and applicable laboratory policies and procedures, and document the training.
Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports and provide written reviews to the Business Unit Manager for approval.
Remain current on technical, industry, and business developments as suggested by the Business Unit Manager.
Respond to the needs and queries of clients, staff, and coworkers, and keep clients informed.
Follow company health, safety, and environmental regulations and conduct activities safely and efficiently.