Quality Manager
Core
Support operational and technical supervisors to ensure timelines, quality measures, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements in a food testing laboratory.
Role type
Quality Manager (Laboratory Operations)
Builds
Compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems for food safety testing
Domain
Food Science / Microbiology / Laboratory 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, proficiency testing coordination, supplier performance monitoring, audit coordination, data verification
Preferred skills
Food Science or Microbiology degree, ISO 17025 accredited lab experience, food microbiology expertise, production-style laboratory experience, technical/business writing
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 enumeration and pathogen testing; conduct self-audits and method audits; manage non-conformances and complaints; maintain equipment qualification and calibration schedules; coordinate proficiency testing programs; monitor quality critical suppliers; conduct Quality Management Review meetings; accompany external auditors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC