Fachbereichsleitung Mikrobiologie Lebensmittel (m/w/d)
Core
Leading the food microbiology department at an accredited testing laboratory, ensuring operational efficiency, quality standards, and team development.
Role type
Senior department head (food microbiology)
Builds
Food safety testing services and analytical reports for clients
Domain
Food safety / Microbiology / Laboratory services
Required skills
Food microbiology expertise, ISO 17025 compliance, pathogen handling authorization, team leadership, process optimization, project management, LIMS proficiency
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, analytical thinking, change management
Technologies
LIMS, MS Office, Document management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the microbiology team, manage laboratory workflows and resource planning, ensure timely and high-quality sample processing, develop and validate analytical methods, maintain quality standards and legal compliance, optimize processes and performance, lead departmental projects, coordinate equipment maintenance, serve as technical contact for recruitment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities