Lead Microbiology Lab Tech
Core
Lead microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples while coordinating daily lab operations and providing technical leadership.
Role type
Senior IC microbiology lab lead
Builds
Microbiological test results and reports for food, beverage, and supplement clients
Domain
Food safety and microbiology
Required skills
Microbiology testing, Pathogen analysis, Environmental monitoring, SOP adherence, Data integrity, LIMS, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA/USDA regulations, Staff training, Workflow coordination
Preferred skills
LIMS expertise
Responsibilities
Perform advanced microbiological testing of food products and environmental samples; Review and verify test data and documentation for accuracy; Train and mentor Microbiology Lab Technician staff; Coordinate daily laboratory workflow and sample prioritization; Lead investigations into deviations and OOS results; Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and SOPs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC