Microbiology Lab Manager
Core
Leading microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and pathogen control programs to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance for Ready-to-Eat (RTE) meat products.
Role type
Senior Microbiology Lab Manager
Builds
Data-driven environmental monitoring systems and proactive biological risk prevention strategies
Domain
Food manufacturing / Microbiology / Food Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Listeria control strategies, environmental sampling methods, pathogen testing protocols, sanitation validation, data analysis, root cause analysis, cross-functional leadership, hygienic design principles, ATP systems, rapid micro testing technologies
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Microbiology/Food Science, experience in USDA-regulated facilities, RTE food environments
Technologies
ATP systems, rapid micro testing technologies
Responsibilities
Design and manage Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) across Zones 1–4, oversee product testing and environmental swabbing, identify harborage points and recurring contamination areas, analyze micro data trends to identify hotspots, lead structured response to environmental positives, validate sanitation effectiveness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight