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Local Fairbanks Laboratory is looking to hire an exceptional individual for the position of Laboratory Director.
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer and 3rd party audit requirements; overseeing the analytical laboratory; implementing and improving quality management programs and procedures; watching over the day-to-day facility operations to ensure adherence to all quality and regulatory standards; assuring compliance of services with agreed to specifications; developing, driving and continuously improving quality systems; and developing, implementing, driving and delivering superior execution of business and customer expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Oversee and direct the scientific methods of the laboratory
Ensure that the testing laboratory achieves and maintains quality standards or practice
Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, customer and 3rd party audit requirements
Develop Analytical Methods for both Chemistry based assays, genetic Assays, as well as microbiological
assays
Ensure that all employees are properly trained in quality-related procedures by developing and/or presenting
training materials· Participate in the establishment and ongoing improvement of quality control systems
Coordinate with customer service team to proactively respond to customer complaints and inquiries
Implement solutions to quality problems through inspections, investigations, and audits
Audit and update standard operating procedures
Manage ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System
Encourage project/process designs that simplify compliance with quality requirements
Conduct or direct internal audits
Develop and maintain documentation to comply with record keeping requirements
Consult with clients and government regulators
A drive for continuous improvement in the facility, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Perform other duties as needed for the successful operation of the facility
Requirements:
Technical competence in analytical chemistry or microbiology
Previous Managerial experience
HPLC experience, GC experience, MS experience preferred, Headspace sampling
experience
Microbiological experience (plating, e.coli, salmonella, aspergillis)
Experience in evaluating instrumentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing· Detail-oriented
Experience in computer database and Microsoft Office applications.
Education Requirements:
Hold a master’s degree in chemical or biological science from an accredited college or university and have completed 5 years of full-time, post-education practical experience in a laboratory performing analytical scientific testing in which the testing methods are or were recognized by a laboratory-accrediting body
And/Or
Hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science from an accredited college or university and have completed 7 years of full-time, post-education practical experience in a laboratory performing analytical scientific testing in which the testing methods are or were recognized by a laboratory-accrediting body.