• Develop and maintain systems that ensure proper methodologies are being utilized in conformance to client requirements.
• Administer corporate human resource programs relating to employee recruitment and retention, compensation, training and development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, and employment record documentation.
• Take responsibility for the analysis and interpretation of data and provide guidance in the correction of discrepancies before results are released or issued to client service personnel and/or client as needed. Ensure data is established in compliance with proper methods.
• Ensure that corrective actions are appropriate for ensuring error elimination and that documentation is completed and follow-up performed as indicated in Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support company initiatives as they relate to systems within the laboratory and work directly with other department leaders to implement methods as needed and ensure a complete understanding so that training can be performed to others effectively.
• Communicate any emerging client requirements to departmental personnel as needed.
• Work directly with internal and external auditors to provide appropriate information that will ensure quality systems are utilized in the execution of testing procedures.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other systems that are required to complete job responsibilities
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent or minimize departures from the quality system or test procedures.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• 2-5 of relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; or Masters degree.
• A thorough knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, food science or extraneous matter is necessary to supervise the activities of departmental personnel and interpret results.
• A broad knowledge of food science is necessary to obtain accurate analysis results.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is needed to review analysis results and correct any discrepancies.
• Client relation skills are necessary to answer client questions and advise of certain processes.
• Proficiency in standard operating methods, gained as a microbiologist, chemist, or food scientist, and supervisor, is needed to supervise the activities of the laboratory.
• Budgeting skills are necessary to determine laboratory budget and to ensure financial efficiency.
• Organizational skills are essential to maintain smooth operations.
• Planning skills are helpful to arrange work assignments for departmental personnel.
• Supervisory skills are necessary to ensure proper and efficient daily operation of assigned tasks.
• Overnight travel is less than two nights a month to attend meetings and professional seminars.

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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