Qa Lab Supervisor

Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor reports to the Laboratory Manager, is responsible for technical expertise in laboratory (chemical and microbiological) testing and analysis. Manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including providing supervision to the laboratory technician, ensuring the efficiency of the testing results, timely reporting, and day-to-day resource planning.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of raw material, in-process, and finished product analytical testing (microbiological and chemical) in compliance with requirements.




• Supervise the work of laboratory technicians.




• Manage the day-to-day testing, the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory testing, and the results.




• Plan and manage laboratory resources as per the business plan (e.g., manpower resources, chemical reagents, media, testing equipment, etc.).




• Ensure the interpretation, reporting of data, and maintenance of records are documented and effectively implemented. Includes the use of statistical analysis where appropriate.




• Execute a program of routine problem resolution and continuous improvement for the lab.




• Serve as a resource during external audits by regulatory agencies or other third parties.




• Manage the analytical lab’s operational budget.




• Lead the laboratory’s mandatory program.




• Ensure the calibration of analytical instruments, the use of analytical reference standards, and the maintenance of the equipment are established and followed for all laboratory requirements.




• Lead the lab proficiency testing program and ensure efficiency.




• Written local lab procedures and translate corporate global methods and published international standards into the local language as required.




• Execute the laboratory work and program to meet all applicable regulations (e.g., safety, good laboratory, MOPH, etc.) and ISO/IEC17025 principles in chemical and microbiological labs.




• Lab project / Cross functional project support and development




• Support, consult and develop in term of chemical or microbiological laboratory.




• Support, consult and develop in term of cost reduction project

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Discipline Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiological, Chemical, or related field.




• Minimum Experience Required




• Minimum 3 years-experience working in a food/feed laboratory




• Knowledge of the ISO 17025 standard and good laboratory practices




• Certifications and/or Licenses




• ISO/EC 17025 Certificate




• Good laboratory practices




• Other Skills & Competencies




• Familiarity with food/feed microbiological and food/feed chemical testing techniques




• Background in ISO/IEC 17025




• Good leadership skills.




• Ability to work within a multinational team.




• Familiarity with food/feed microbiological and food/feed chemical testing techniques




• Background in ISO/IEC 17025




• Good leadership skills.




• Ability to work within a multinational team.

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