Job Description
Position Summary
The Microbiology Lab Manager is responsible for leading the facility’s microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and pathogen control programs to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.
This role is critical in protecting Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products by proactively identifying and controlling biological risks , including pathogens such as Listeria spp., Salmonella, and other environmental contaminants.
This role serves as the technical expert on biological contamination risk , providing actionable insights to prevent contamination events and strengthen sanitation and zoning effectiveness.
** Key Responsibilities**
** Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) Ownership**
** Microbiological Testing & Lab Operations**
** Pathogen Detection & Control Strategy**
** Data Analysis & Risk Identification**
** Response to Environmental Positives**
** Sanitation Validation Support**
** Cross-Functional Leadership**
** Key Performance Metrics**
** Experience**
** Technical Skills**
** Leadership Competencies**
** Critical Success Factors**
This role will be successful if the individual can:
** Why This Role Matters**
This role is the facility’s primary defense against biological contamination risk
In this environment (RTE + current zoning/sanitation gaps), this position is:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled building. Limited travel may be required.
Qualifications
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $90,000- $110,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.