Assistant lab Jobs in Laval, QC

Lab Director

Twin Montreal

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment, and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast-growing company in a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Lab Director in 7150 Frederick Banting, Suite 101, Montreal, QC H4S 2A1 CAN. Your mission will be to :

Purpose of the job : Reporting to the Division Vice President, the Lab Director is responsible for taking ownership and operating a successful laboratory. This is achieved through displaying an entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring excellence in others, building strong customer relationships, making sound operational decisions, and leading change.

Main activities :

Understand corporate objectives and manage laboratory performance to maintain or improve operational and financial efficiencies aligning with company goals.

Ensure compliance with Mérieux policies and standard operating procedures striving for the highest level of quality, customer excellence, safety, and efficiency for existing and new business.

Ensure exceptional internal and external customer experiences through engagement, attitude, communication, and service.

Participate in strategic conversations with sales team and dedicate time to meet with current and prospective clients to understand customer needs and build trusting relationships.

Develop deep industry knowledge and play an active role in industry events.

Provide technical expertise to clients by helping them interpret laboratory data and suggesting solutions to their related business challenges.

Constantly evaluate the laboratory from all aspects and challenge the status quo; analyze and derive strategy that is inclusive of change, provide clear goals and continually measure progress.

Communicate change and stand behind the message; present a united front with corporate partners and leadership team.

Participate in the implementation of internal quality control programs, evaluation of the results and in the establishment of the internal repeatability and reproducibility of standard methods, including participation in internal and external audits.

Manage, and check randomly and systematically, that the quality system is documented, effective, updated, and being understood and adhered to by the staff.

Monitor the quality activities and implement the agreed corrective action and evaluate its effectiveness.

Manage local controlled documents (Manuals, Procedures, Work Instructions, Charts, Guidelines).

Cease specific analyses when evidence from the quality system indicates the process is not in control and the quality of the results is compromised as a result of the non-conformances and (b) to restart work and communicate the resumption of work to Corporate Sales and Quality groups.

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge :

Profile : Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience, Master’s degree preferred.

Required skills :

• Advanced knowledge of microbiology and / or chemistry in addition to food science obtained from a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• A general knowledge of the business disciplines of finance, budgeting, sales, and marketing practices are necessary to gain new business and maintain current customers successfully.
• Computer skills necessary to track laboratory information and produce documents to support the management function.
• General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is needed to review analysis results and correct any discrepancies.
• Analytical skills are needed to problem solve and fulfill customer's analysis needs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to this position for effective customer contact.
• Customer relation skills are needed to obtain and provide information to the customer.
• Strong management skills, obtained from previous supervisory experience, are necessary to ensure that the laboratory runs smoothly.

Management (Size and characteristics of the team(s)) :

The pay range for this role is $120,000-$160,000 / CAD Annually.

This role is also eligible for a 15% bonus.

WHY JOIN US?

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