At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead microbiological testing operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Micropoint Laboratories, a NATA-accredited leader in microbiological testing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety and environmental health through innovative testing.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in microbiology or related field and substantial lab experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Laboratory Technical Services Manager – Microbiology at Micropoint Laboratories, a NATA-accredited testing laboratory specialising in microbiological testing of food, beverages, water and environmental samples.
This is a senior technical leadership position responsible for the laboratory's technical operations, scientific integrity, quality assurance systems and ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Provide overall technical leadership and supervision of the laboratory's microbiological testing activities.
- Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, applicable NATA accreditation criteria and relevant microbiological testing standards.
- Manage and maintain the laboratory's NATA accreditation, including preparation for surveillance and reassessment audits, implementation of corrective actions and coordination of accreditation scope extensions.
- Oversee microbiological testing methods, including method selection, verification, validation and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, traceability and technical validity of laboratory testing results.
- Supervise laboratory personnel, including technical training, competency evaluations, performance monitoring and authorisation of testing activities.
- Manage internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing, interlaboratory comparisons and investigation of unsatisfactory analytical performance.
- Coordinate internal audits, technical investigations, corrective actions, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, verification and performance monitoring programmes.
- Oversee laboratory quality management documentation, standard operating procedures, technical records and compliance requirements.
About you
- A tertiary qualification in microbiology, biological sciences, food science or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Substantial practical experience in a commercial microbiological testing laboratory, preferably specialising in food, beverage, water or environmental microbiology.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical application of ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements.
- Previous responsibility for laboratory technical supervision, method verification, quality control and analytical result review.
- Experience preparing for and participating in NATA accreditation audits and implementing corrective actions arising from audit findings.
- Sound technical knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including relevant Australian Standards, ISO methods and other recognised analytical procedures.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, training and evaluating the technical competence of laboratory personnel.
- Strong understanding of microbiological testing equipment, laboratory quality assurance programmes and technical documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational, communication and technical report-writing skills.
- Currently residing in Australia with valid Australian work rights permitting employment without employer sponsorship.
About us
Micropoint Laboratories is a well established NATA-accredited testing laboratory specialising in microbiological testing of food, beverages, water and environmental samples.
We provide analytical testing and technical services to a diverse range of clients across the food manufacturing, hospitality, environmental and related industries.
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Laboratory Services Manager in Ryde employer: Micropoint Laboratories
Micropoint Laboratories is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technical excellence and scientific integrity are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to vital public health initiatives. Located in Australia, our NATA-accredited laboratory fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation and quality, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about microbiological testing.
