What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Director position at Merieux NutriSciences?
Stone Mountain
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Laboratory Director in 2169 West Park Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 USA. Your mission will be to:
Purpose of the job: Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring excellence in others, building strong customer relationships, making sound operational decisions and leading change.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Constantly evaluate laboratory from all aspects and challenge the status quo; analyze and derive strategy that is inclusive of
- 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
- 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
YOUR PROFILE
Profile: Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience, Master’s degree preferred
- 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
- 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
- Oversees one or multiple lab managers depending on lab size
- Each manager oversees a group of lab supervisors who directly support the technicians and lab staff
WHY JOIN US?
- Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
- Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
- Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
- Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
- Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
Ready for the journey?
