Mérieux NutriSciences - North America · 3 weeks ago
Laboratory Director - Pipeline
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $120K/yrMérieux NutriSciences is a trusted partner in public health, dedicated to making food systems safer and more sustainable. The Laboratory Director will be responsible for operating a successful laboratory, managing financial aspects, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while fostering strong customer relationships.
Food and BeverageHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Take ownership of the business; develop and implement a strategic plan for the laboratory to meet business goals
Manage financial aspects of the business including budget development, short and long term financial goal setting, P&L management and executing strategies to achieve goals
Understand and take advantage of available resources to help achieve results in a cost effective, safe, ethical manner
Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise
Demonstrate leadership through communication and actions to earn respect and trust of the team
Set the tone of integrity, accountability, excellence and initiative by modeling the behavior that is expected from leaders and staff
Clearly communicate goals and accountability of achievement across all levels of the workforce
Create and foster an environment where coaching and development is a priority to promote employment engagement, career pathing, and organizational succession planning
Understand corporate objectives and manage laboratory performance to maintain or improve operational and financial efficiencies aligning with company goals
Ensure compliance with Mérieux policies and standard operating procedures striving for the highest level of quality, customer excellence, safety, and efficiency for existing and new business
Ensure exceptional internal and external customer experiences through engagement, attitude, communication and service
Participate in strategic conversations with sales team and dedicate time to meet with current and prospective clients to understand customer needs and build trusting relationships
Develop deep industry knowledge and play an active role in industry events
Provide technical expertise to clients by helping them interpret laboratory data and suggesting solutions to their related business challenges
Constantly evaluate laboratory from all aspects and challenge the status quo; analyze and derive strategy that is inclusive of change, provide clear goals and continually measure progress
Communicate change and stand behind the message; present a united front with corporate partners and leadership team
Participate in the implementation of internal quality control programs, evaluation of the results and in the establishment of the internal repeatability and reproducibility of standard methods, including participation in internal and external audits
Manage, and check randomly and systematically, that the quality system is documented, effective, updated and being understood and adhered to by the staff
Monitor the quality activities and implement the agreed corrective action and evaluate its effectiveness
Manage local controlled documents (Manuals, Procedures, Work Instructions, Charts, Guidelines)
Cease specific analyses when evidence from the quality system indicates the process is not in control and the quality of the results are compromised as a result of the non-conformances and (b) to restart work and communicate the resumption of work to Corporate Sales and Quality groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience
Advanced knowledge of microbiology and/or chemistry in addition to food science obtained from a Bachelor's degree or a Masters degree or equivalent experience
A general knowledge of the business disciplines of finance, budgeting, sales, and marketing practices are necessary to gain new business and maintain current customers successfully
Computer skills necessary to track laboratory information and produce documents to support the management function
General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is needed to review analysis results and correct any discrepancies
Analytical skills are needed to problem solve and fulfill customer's analysis needs
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to this position for effective customer contact
Customer relation skills are needed to obtain and provide information to the customer
Strong management skills, obtained from previous supervisory experience, are necessary to ensure that the laboratory runs smoothly
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Any knowledge or understanding within dairy microbiology testing is strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Company
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food safety and quality partner — offering testing, labeling, auditing, consulting, sensory, training and research services to the food & nutrition industry.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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