Participates in the development of primary goals, operating plans, policies, and short- and long-range objectives for the business unit(s). Provide leadership, direction and training to all employees to ensure the primary goals, operating plans, policies and objectives are achieved
JOB FUNCTION
- SDirects laboratory to achieve an efficient and profitable operation. Ensure business returns maximum profit on the business unit P&L statements
- .Provides the necessary resources for the laboratory (personnel, equipment, supplies) for the quality assurance program, to ensure confidence in the laboratory's results
- .Determines action plans to meet the primary goals of the company and provides ongoing assessments of laboratory performance to other executives
- .Oversees integration of new clients to include proper account set up in LIMS, appropriate test selection, timely execution of results and accurate billing
- .Ensures all testing procedures used in the laboratory have been appropriately validated and employee training has been completed before implementation. Approves purchases of operating supplies and works with senior management to gain approval when needed for capital expenditures
- .Ensures that the Quality Management System is implemented and maintained in accordance with the ISO 17025 standard
- .Represents organization to major customers, government agencies, and the public
- .Provides resources and opportunities for personal, business, and technical development and advancemen
tLEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIE
- SProvides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or manager
- sHas hiring and terminating responsibilitie
- sSupervises other
- sNumber of employees directly reporting - 2-1
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIE
- NCEBachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field. Requi
- redMinimum of 7 years in the industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requi
- redMasters/ Doctorate degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related. Prefer
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