What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager position at Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)?
Employment Type: Full-time
Available Positions: 1
Location: On-Site
Application Deadline: January 29th, 2024
Summary
The Laboratory Manager will properly inventory all laboratory items and supplies. Conduct review and verification activities of Quality Assurance related to QA / QC laboratory and plant monitoring activities.
Key Activities
- Lead all QA activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory and plant monitoring activities conducted by Quality Systems Technicians.
- Maintain proper inventory levels of all QA and laboratory supplies ordering supplies as needed.
- Review QA testing records and verify results.
- Assist in the scheduling of Quality Systems echnicians personnel.
- Routine component testing of incoming fluids (raw milk, skim, cream, etc) using FT-120 and/or SMART TRAC equipment.
- Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk and skim shipments
- Milk adulteration testing using a cryoscope of all incoming raw milk shipments.
- Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including SPC, coliform, and yeast/mold Charm Peel Plate and Potato Dextrose Agar
- Rapid micro/shelf-life testing utilizing Charm EPIC (ATP prediction testing).
- Sensory Evaluation of products during and at the end of shelf life.
- Equipment pre-operational inspection including ATP swabbing
- Air quality monitoring within the facility using RCS Air Sampler and Potato Dextrose Agar plates.
- Water quality monitoring within the facility for coliform and TPC.
- Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
- Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate.
- Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities.
- Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary.
- Assist Quality Systems Supervisor in other duties as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment as necessary.
- Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning.
- Provide regular reports to the Quality Systems Supervisor of testing and monitoring activities.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s).
- Strong understanding of microbiology (experience with microbiological testing preferred).
- Sensory experience (dairy products preferred).
Educations & Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience working in a food laboratory environment (dairy/milk laboratory experience is preferred).
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or another related field (preferred).
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Job ID: 7622
