Assistant Laboratory Manager

• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality and efficiency
• Ensure that aseptic/microbiological and sound chemical techniques are applied to the daily workload
• Ensure the technical accuracy and quality, of laboratory results and final report generation
• Participate in laboratory personnel training, reviews, and goal setting/personal growth, in particular for microbiology departments
• Provide feedback with regard to placement of laboratory personnel in appropriate laboratory areas to ensure efficiency and staff success  
• Participate directly in quality control procedures and documentation to support compliance timeliness and compliance with ISO 17025 guidelines
• Participate as an interface for the laboratory client base, particularly related to communication of results
• Participate in the process of final report summary for shelf-life evaluations and food borne illness reports
• Periodically review and visually audit laboratory staff to ensure compliance with methods
• Isolate needs for any retests of client samples based on quality control concerns or abnormal results
• Authority to approve final analytical reports and stop delivery of results based on abnormal values
• Approve Pathogen Log entries and participate in client communications in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager 

• BS degree in Microbiology,  Food Technology, or related field required
• Post Graduate degree or graduate level courses in Microbiology, Food Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience in a microbiological and/or chemical testing environment required
• Three years experience in a commercial food-testing laboratory preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Not Just a Job - A Career

Food Safety Net Services offers exciting opportunities for individuals interested in the food science industry. We welcome individuals who are looking for a dynamic organization that prides itself in its unequivocal excellence in service to its customers and employees. We are committed to creating long-term value for our people, supporting their success and satisfaction as our internal customers and team members. We believe in a shared vision of healthy competition in the marketplace, hard work, quality and integrity, knowledge and skills, a sense of urgency in responsibility in achieving our goals, and pride in our accomplishments. We value diversity in our laboratories and are unquestionably devoted to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Food Safety Net Services offers an attractive wage and benefit package. Our competitive salary, combined with our insurance and benefits, make us the “logical career choice”.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your resume online by going to www.food-safetynet.com