Laboratory Manager – Onsite in Vencie, FL

Laboratory Manager with CPG experience / science laboratory
Onsite in Venice, FL
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
JOB SUMMARY:Enzymedica, a worldwide leader in the enzyme supplement industry, is seeking a Laboratory Manager ideally with CPG lab experience who will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations, quality standards, and operational procedures. The Lab Manager will supervise laboratory staff, manage resources, and coordinate with other departments to support research and development activities.

in accordance with GLP regulations.

Experience with equipment such as spectrophotometers, pipettes, microscopes, scales, and balances is required. Successfully managing and motivating others is also a key component to this position.
COMPETENCIES:

• At least three years’ experience in a science laboratory.
• Experience in a CPG lab environment is highly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology or other related field preferred.
• Experience with equipment like Spectrophotometers, pipettes, microscopy, scales/balances, is required.
• Comfortable in a clean environment and wearing PPE gear.
• Experience managing and motivating others.
• Ability to become GMP certified within a timeframe established by the VP, Scientific Affairs.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of all laboratory equipment used for microbial analysis, enzyme assays and wet chemistry.
• Basic understanding of biochemistry (enzymes).
• Knowledge of applied mathematics for laboratory sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to be an individual contributor or work in team-based environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as required):

• The Lab Manager lead the laboratory team while also actively participating in laboratory work.
• Managing daily laboratory activities, including scheduling and supervising both lab staff and experiments execution, and ensuring that lab operations are conducted with high standards of accuracy and consistency.
• Manage, train, and evaluate laboratory personnel. onboarding, and conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to help staff grow and improve.
• Control laboratory expenditures including ensure cost-effective operations and procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all lab work adheres to regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance and address any issues.
• Perform risk assessments and develop and enforce safety protocols to protect lab personnel and ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop and implement laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate testing.
• Perform quality control for product release, including microbial testing, enzyme assays and other procedures as needed, based on FCC, USP, FDA-BAM methods.
• Developpe / or implement new assays as needed.
• Use good documentation practices to maintain accurate records for internal and external use.
• Keep laboratory inventory up to date by ordering lab supplies as needed.
• Consult with VP, Scientific Affairs to determine if equipment purchases are needed.
• Stay up to date on company operations and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Know, adhere and stay up to date on standards of quality.
• Comply and stay up to date with cGMP regulations pertaining to laboratory operations.
• Implement and enforce laboratory policies to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Write, review and revise laboratory SOPs.
• Manage documents and forms associated with SOPs.
• Work with quality assurance to investigate out of specification results.
• Adhere to all Enzymedica, Inc. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure…