Laboratory Lead

1 month ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to and coordinate the technical aspects of assigned laboratories
  • Delegate tasks to the team as necessary to ensure efficient use of time and other resources; function as the go-resource for questions or issues
  • Create a working environment, which gives employees the opportunity to achieve the highest level of personal satisfaction through the attainment of their professional and personal goals
  • Ensure that technicians maintain their certifications to perform all analyses required
  • Provide technical service and support to producers, external customers, and staff in a manner that clearly meets their expectations
  • Ensure that the assigned laboratories are always maintained in safe, clean and sanitary condition
  • Ensure that all lab and other staff members are aware of the presence of potentially hazardous material in the assigned laboratories and advise them of proper protection procedures in the event of an accident
  • Ensure that all lab staff members comply with the laboratory hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal plans
  • Ensure that all analytical equipment in the assigned laboratories is maintained according to manufacturers' recommendations and laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure that the assigned laboratories maintain an adequate inventory of the consumable supplies needed to perform all required analyses at all times
  • Stay current with advances in analytical methods and potential demand for analytical services. Make recommendations regarding introduction of new technology and services
  • Provide necessary data for routine reports to customers and regulatory agencies as required
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree in biology, microbiology or related curriculum preferred
  • 4 to 6 years of lab or related experience with demonstrated leadership attributes
  • Certification and/or License - Current, valid, regulatory certifications to perform all required analyses in the assigned labs. Maintaining certification is mandatory for continued employment in this position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Able to serve as both an effective team leader and an effective team member
  • Able to assist others on more complicated aspects of their job in a safe and helpful manner
  • Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
  • Able to perform duties under stress and maintain an even temperament
  • Able to adapt to situations requiring urgency and precision
  • Able to communicate effectively to ensure customer's needs and requirements are met
  • Able to work under limited supervision
  • Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
  • Good analytical skills
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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