Food Laboratory Manager

Kelly Science is in immediate needs of a direct hire currently seeking a Food Laboratory Manager for one of our growing clients in Wilson NC. This position is responsible for supervising department operations with a food testing laboratory.

Location: Wilson NC

Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year

Shift/Schedule: Flexible to work a varied schedule

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervising department staff

• Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients, for such purposes as quantitative analysis, and product development

• Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, and samples for sample analyses

• Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples

• Perform equipment and instrumentation set up

• Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data

• Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review

• Monitor and address sample backlog issues

• Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks, and equipment records

• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS

• Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs

Minimum Qualifications

• A person with a bachelor’s degree in the chemical, environmental, physical, or biological sciences, or engineering required

• Experience working in food laboratory is required

• Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting.

• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders

• Computer literacy

• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

• Experience with GC and GCMS is required

• Knowledge of EPA methodologies is required

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.