Quality Manager
Core
Ensuring timelines and quality measures are met for laboratory operations, specifically enumeration and pathogen testing, while supporting operational and technical supervisors.
Role type
Local Quality Manager
Builds
Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and government regulatory standards for food testing
Domain
Food safety and microbiology testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, SOP management, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, equipment qualification and calibration, proficiency testing coordination, supplier performance monitoring, audit coordination, data verification
Preferred skills
Food Science or Microbiology degree, laboratory procedures experience, data analysis, technical/business writing, food microbiology knowledge
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), calibration software, document control systems
Responsibilities
Review and distribute controlled documents, ensure staff training on quality requirements, evaluate daily process controls for pathogen testing, conduct and coordinate internal audits, manage non-conformance and complaint resolution, maintain equipment calibration schedules, coordinate proficiency testing programs, conduct Quality Management Review meetings, accompany external auditors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on management