Food Scientist - Operations Supervisor

Yoh Scientific is actively recruiting for an Operations Supervisor located in Columbus, Ohio to work a Direct hire (permanent) position.
To be considered, candidate must have food science background (food testing) and leadership experience.
If interested and qualified, please apply for immediate consideration!

Title: Operations Supervisor (Food Testing)
Location: Columbus, Ohio (fully on-site)
Work Schedule: Tuesday Saturday (start approximately 11am), however must have flexibility in availability
Position is Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 / year plus additional impact bonus to begin in 2025

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for both the analysis of food samples, as well as supervising the personnel who are conducting the routine analysis. Must be willing to perform both laboratory (as needed) and supervisor duties.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the activities of departmental personnel to ensure operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and assigned tasks.
• Communicate any emerging client requirements to laboratory personnel as needed.
• Communicate procedural and operational difficulties and delays to client service personnel or the client as required.
• Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce a report for the client. Correct any discrepancies that occur.
• Administer corporate human resource programs relating to employee recruitment and retention, compensation, training and development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, and employment record documentation.
• Educate and train departmental personnel on correct procedures and new analysis methods. Evaluate current methods and recommend modifications as new procedures become available.
• Arrange and document work schedules for departmental personnel so that analysis is accurately completed to maintain effective and efficient operations.
• Assist departmental personnel with analysis tasks as needed to ensure timely results.
• Maintain supplies and instrumentation for operating departments.
• Responsibility and authority, in conjunction with the Operations Manager or Lab Director, to cease specific analyses under their responsibility when evidence from the quality system indicated the process is not in control and the quality of the results is compromised because of the non-conformances.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Ensure that employees obtain knowledge of LIMS sufficient to perform job responsibilities. Institute and maintain systems to monitor and verify related LIMS training.
• Maintain expertise in the field of food science by attending relevant seminars and using available reading material.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent or minimize departures from the quality system or test procedures. This authority includes addressing resource needs to properly address issues such as client turn-around time requirements, overtime limits, employee turnover, work stoppage and assure the appropriate type and amount of materials are ready and available for use.
• Perform other related tasks as needed
• Must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner .

Requirements:

• Minimum of a BS degree with background in Food Science, Chemistry or Microbiology. Candidates with MS or Ph.D. degree may also be considered. This position requires a broad knowledge of microbiology and/or chemistry.
• Must have at least 2-5 years of food diagnostic testing industry experience, which should include PCR and serologic testing. A general knowledge of food science is necessary to supervise the analysis of the samples.
• Must have at least 2-5 years of leadership experience. (Current size of the team is 8, however that could change in the future.) Past leadership experience must include having direct reports and providing guidance/nurturing and training to your team.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data and calculate and record analysis results.

Work Environment: The Operations Supervisor will work in both office and laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worn depending on the testing process. The incumbent may use laboratory equipment, such as autoclave daily to complete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds are necessary to transport media materials. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position. The incumbent should be able to detect slight variation in shades of colors.





Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.