Microbiology Lab Manager

This job involves the management and coordination of people and equipment to keep preparation/exposure work smoothly flowing through the defined lab area while meeting all quality and safety requirements, under the guidance of their management.

• Train, develop, motivate, and evaluate a competent workforce in cooperation with the management team and under the guidance of their reporting manager.
• Overall responsibility to ensure that production targets and turnaround time goals are met.
• Ensure that the team meets safety, quality, and cost control objectives.
• Contribute to coordination of resources between groups.
• Provide technical oversight and help with troubleshooting/problem resolution as appropriate.
• Ensure that equipment and instruments are appropriately maintained, and that lab documentation is well organized and up to date.
• Oversee communications with other shifts.
• Contribute to decisions with regard to budgeting and spending for group.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Associates degree or equivalent technical training or experience. (High School Diploma/GED required)
• Two to 5 years of direct laboratory experience with demonstrated technical/judgment skills. Must also have demonstrated management or supervisory skills in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated management or supervisory skills in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of standard lab procedures and instrumentation.
• Able to work well in a production team environment with strong organizational skills.
• Consistent attention to detail and verbal/written communication skills.
• Computer skills with laboratory LIMS and instrumentation software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in a directly related science field or an equivalent combination of experience and coursework
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Detailed equipment knowledge for work in area.
• Specific method knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to handle both desk and laboratory work environments.

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

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NSF's global network of state-of-the-art laboratories is the "backbone" of NSF's comprehensive testing and certification services. Staffed by engineers, chemists, microbiologists and toxicologists, we offer world-class technical expertise across the food, water and life sciences industries.

• Job Identification 3538
• Job Category Testing and Analytics
• Job Schedule Full time