Microbiology Dept Floor Lead - Food Laboratory
About The Position
This role focuses on managing a diverse team of technicians, ensuring efficient workflows, and maintaining our high standards of service, quality, and regulatory compliance. You’ll play a hands-on role in daily lab operations while leading and developing your team to deliver timely and accurate microbiological testing for our food industry clients. While microbiology knowledge is helpful, we’re especially looking for someone who excels at leading people, solving problems in real time, and setting the tone for teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Requirements
- 1+ year of team leadership or supervisory experience (lab, food production, or similar)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills - motivate, coach, accountability
- A positive, hands-on leadership style, with solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Nice To Haves
- Lab or food industry experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support lab technicians on the microbiology floor
- Ensure daily staffing and workflow to meet deadlines
- Reinforce proper lab techniques and retrain on the spot to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Support ongoing development, training, performance, and team accountability
- Handle real-time issues calmly and effectively, maintaining a culture of professionalism and service
- Coordinate with Lab Manager and respond to client needs
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health insurance (employee base plan)
- 50% coverage for dependents (base plan)
- Dental, vision, life, and legal coverage options
- 401(k) with 3% match after 90 days
- Internal advancement and paid training
- Total compensation estimated at $70K–$80K
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Meaningful work that directly supports food safety and public health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
