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Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.\n\nOur Brands\nCertified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:\nCertified Laboratories - Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.\n Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) - A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.\nLabstat - A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.\nEAS Consulting Group - A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.\n FSNS Certification & Audit - Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.\nJob Summary\nThe Lab Lead is responsible for coordinating daily laboratory operations and providing technical leadership to support microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. This role serves as a lead resource for testing activities, workflow coordination, troubleshooting, quality compliance, and staff support during assigned shifts. The Lab Lead ensures accurate, timely, and compliant laboratory testing while promoting operational efficiency, data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food testing laboratory environment.\nTechnical Leadership & Testing\nPerform advanced and non-routine microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples, including pathogen and indicator organism analyses.\nServe as the primary technical resource and escalation point for testing issues, method interpretation, instrumentation concerns, and troubleshooting activities during assigned shifts.\nReview and verify test data, calculations, and laboratory documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to result release.\nSupport method implementation, validation, verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nEnsure laboratory testing activities are conducted in accordance with established SOPs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.\nAssist with troubleshooting instrumentation, media performance, and testing deviations to minimize operational disruptions.\nTraining & Staff Support\nTrain, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Microbiology Lab Technician I-III staff on laboratory procedures, testing methods, documentation practices, and quality expectations.\nReinforce proper aseptic techniques, data integrity practices, and laboratory safety standards.\nSupport onboarding and cross-training of new laboratory staff during assigned shifts.\nFoster a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.\nServe as a resource for laboratory personnel by answering procedural and technical questions in a timely manner.\nWorkflow & Shift Coordination\nCoordinate daily laboratory workflow, sample prioritization, and testing schedules to ensure turnaround time (TAT) commitments are consistently achieved.\nMonitor staffing coverage, task assignments, and operational efficiency during assigned shifts; escalate staffing or workflow concerns as appropriate.\nCommunicate effectively with laboratory leadership and cross-functional departments regarding workload, testing priorities, and operational updates.\nSupport team productivity and departmental goals through effective organization, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure adherence to laboratory SOPs, food safety requirements, quality systems, and regulatory standards including ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, USDA, and applicable company policies.\nLead or support investigations involving deviations, nonconformances, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).\nSupport internal and external audits through audit preparation, participation, documentation review, and corrective action follow-up.\nMaintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with data integrity and documentation standards.\nPromote and reinforce a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout laboratory operations.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify and recommend opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, reduce errors, optimize workflows, and enhance testing consistency.\nProvide input on SOP revisions, training materials, quality initiatives, and operational process improvements.\nPartner with laboratory leadership to support operational excellence initiatives, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement projects.\nSupport implementation of best practices and standardization efforts across laboratory operations.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related scientific field required\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in a microbiology testing laboratory required; food and beverage testing laboratory experience required.\nDemonstrated experience working within a regulated laboratory environment, including ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, USDA, or equivalent quality systems.\nProven ability to lead workflow, influence peers, provide technical guidance, and train staff in a lead or senior-level capacity without direct supervisory authority.\nStrong working knowledge of food safety microbiology, pathogen testing methodologies, environmental monitoring programs, and laboratory quality systems.\nExperience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.\n*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5caf57a4-bfbe-4957-8ec6-c7b4b55e8248-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\nThe compensation details provided below reflect the expected pay range for this role, based on the selected compensation structure and applicable guidelines. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards-such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives-may also apply where applicable.\nSalary Range for Pay Transparency\n$23—$26 USD\nBy applying, you acknowledge that Certified Group will process your personal information for recruitment and hiring purposes in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy. California residents may review additional information about how we collect and use personal information, including retention and rights, in our California Notice at Collection. 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