Senior Microbiologist Group Leader Micro Lab

Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
Applies GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements
Assists in Method Development and execute method validation protocols
Manage Microbiology and biology lab operations
Oversees Microbiology sample preparation and analyses in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing.
Oversee biology testing when needed
Performs all testing with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and a high degree of accuracy and precision
Makes recommendations for technical improvements, as needed
Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
Ensures that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization;
identifies, prevents, or corrects any departures from the quality system
Performs work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
Develops and implements operational improvements
Coaches, trains, and develops others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
Coordinates workflow and performs daily monitoring to meet TAT
Conducts semiannual performance reviews, interviews applicants, keeps training records up to date for assigned employees, performs succession planning in preparation for growth
Confronts and addresses problems, concerns, and performance issues
Coaches and develops individual and team to maximize performance
Fosters motivation and positive morale
Monitors and approves employees’ time worked through time-entry system
Expands self-awareness and develops leadership skills as defined;
attends applicable leadership training based on identified needs
Performs and/or assigns other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analyst
Trains new analysts in laboratory techniques and procedures
Writes, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation
Documents results appropriately in notebooks, LIMS, or on testing forms
Possesses strong computer, scientific, quality orientation, and organizational skills
Provides clear feedback
Communicates (oral and written) effectively and shows attention to detail
Keeps accurate records, follows instructions
Perform other duties as needed
Complies with company policies