Microbiology Operations Manager

Analytical Food Laboratories • Grand Prairie, TX

6d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Food Laboratories, a Tentamus Company, in Grand Prairie, Texas, is hiring a Microbiology Operations Manage r to lead daily operations across our Microbiology, USP, and Diagnostic testing areas . If you are an experienced microbiologist legend with strong leadership skills and have a deep understanding of laboratory quality systems : apply now- the petri dishes are getting restless. As the Microbiology Operations Manager, you'll be the bridge between beautiful lab chaos and beautiful lab order. You'll play a critical role in maintaining quality, efficiency, and compliance-while occasionally herding pipette-wielding cats . Reporting to the Microbiology Department Manager, your job includes (but is not limited to):

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely and without restrictions or sponsorship
• hold a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology , Biology, Food Science or related field and/or with extensive experience in microbiological testing will be considered
• be a proactive, organized, and collaborative scientific leader
• Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience and 2 years of experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Extensive experience in microbiological testing; supervisory experience in a commercial food, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement lab strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 , cGMP , and d ata integrity standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage laboratory teams in a regulated environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Scheduling - Build, coach, and empower a brilliant lab team. Own the schedule, coordinate onboarding and cross-training like a pro, and keep things moving with just the right balance of strategy, patience, and "we've got this" energy, especially when the autoclave calls out .
• Operational Oversight - Supervise daily workflow in the Microbiology, USP, and Diagnostic areas like you're conducting a microbial symphony ; ensure compliance with cGMP and Good Manufacturing Practices; and manage communication with clients.
• Compliance & Quality Control - Nothing gets past you-not a mislabeled tube, not a questionable colony, not a single shortcut. You c hampion a culture of quality and accountability , while e nsur ing testing and documentation meet ISO/IEC 17025, cGMP, and internal standards. When the data's weird (OOS and nonconforming results) , you dig in, unravel the mystery and initiate corrective actions . Honestly, you should probably wear a cape.
• Method Proficiency & Training - Assess technician qualifications with jedi-level instinct through observation and data, oversee proficiency testing, and ensure proper aseptic technique and media preparation methods are followed.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation - You i dentify process risks like typos and lead improvements ; monitor KPIs such as TAT compliance and nonconformanc e trends a nd contribute to ongoing efficiency projects with the Microbiology Laboratory Manager.
• Administrative Responsibilities - Participate in hiring decisions, manage inventory and equipment maintenance, review SOPs and methods, and serve as backup to the Microbiology Laboratory Manager as needed.

Benefits

• Tentamus offers an annual salary starting at $70,000, plus a comprehensive , low-cost, benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Employees also enjoy paid time off (PTO), a matching 401(k) plan, and access to our free Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees