Lab Director

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

We are looking for a Lab Director in 5262 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA 95368 USA. Your mission will be to:

Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring excellence in others, building strong customer relationships, making sound operational decisions and leading change.

• Take ownership of the business; develop and implement a strategic plan for the laboratory to meet business goals
• Manage financial aspects of the business including budget development, short and long term financial goal setting, P&L management and executing strategies to achieve goals
• Understand and take advantage of available resources to help achieve results in a cost effective, safe, ethical manner
• Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise
• Demonstrate leadership through communication and actions to earn respect and trust of the team
• Set the tone of integrity, accountability, excellence and initiative by modeling the behavior that is expected from leaders and staff
• Clearly communicate goals and accountability of achievement across all levels of the workforce
• Create and foster an environment where coaching and development is a priority to promote employment engagement, career pathing, and organizational succession planning
• Understand corporate objectives and manage laboratory performance to maintain or improve operational and financial efficiencies aligning with company goals
• Ensure compliance with Mérieux policies and standard operating procedures striving for the highest level of quality, customer excellence, safety, and efficiency for existing and new business
• Ensure exceptional internal and external customer experiences through engagement, attitude, communication and service
• Participate in strategic conversations with sales team and dedicate time to meet with current and prospective clients to understand customer needs and build trusting relationships
• Develop deep industry knowledge and play an active role in industry events
• Provide technical expertise to clients by helping them interpret laboratory data and suggesting solutions to their related business challenges
• Constantly evaluate laboratory from all aspects and challenge the status quo; analyze and derive strategy that is inclusive of change, provide clear goals and continually measure progress
• Communicate change and stand behind the…