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.