Food Laboratory Quality Manager

Science you can trust from concept to consumer.
Since 1967, Deibel Laboratories has operated several private food testing facilities providing services in both Microbiology and Chemistry testing. We play an integral role in food and product safety for industry-leading producers, as well as family-run operations much like our own.

Our lab location in Niles, IL is hiring a full-time Quality Manager. (40 hours/week plus benefits included).

We offer a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. This position includes full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependents on our base plan). Deibel also offers a self-funded dental plan, vision plan, and 401K option along with profit sharing.

Check out our website to learn more about what we do at www.DeibelLabs.com.

Compensation: Starting hourly rates $55,000 - $65,000 D.O.E. plus a competitive benefits package.

Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The Quality Manager handles the "day to day" quality systems at the laboratory and trains lab staff on Quality SOPs, assigns certain tasks to lab Associates, and verifies conformance to the written program. This individual is ultimately in charge of implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) at the site laboratory, for PM, QM, QC and Procedural SOPs. This individual will report to the Director of Quality.
• Responsible for the initial implementation and ongoing maintenance of new/existing Procedures or Accreditations within our Labs.
• Responsible for making the site Lab Manager, and the Director of Quality aware of any Non-Conformance incidents.
• Responsible for the day-to-day Quality activities, or for reviewing Quality Forms for compliancy to our written program.
• Responsible for day-to-day laboratory activities, where needed, to ensure client result quality and reliability are maintained.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science, or similar is preferred
• 1-5 years of experience in a related compliancy field, such as ISO, Pharmaceutical or similarly (highly) regulated industry is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Extended time spent in a standing position.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and 10 - 15lbs repeatedly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Deibel is committed to fostering a diverse and welcoming workplace with people of all types of backgrounds and experiences.

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