The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Supervisor to support a growing innovative unit on the UW-Madison campus. Housed in a new, state-of-the-art facility in Babcock Hall, CDR is the largest dairy foods research program in the US. The Center has over 60 full-time staff, supports graduate and undergraduate research, and provides technical and training support services to hundreds of dairy producers and processers around the globe.
CDR is currently searching for an Analytical Lab Supervisor to lead a team of analytical research specialists providing support to both product development, research projects and dairy industry product trials. This team performs various analyses (chemical, physical, and functional) of dairy products related to public and privately funded research projects. Essential to this role will be training research specialists, student employees, and graduate research assistants on analytical methods and equipment to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. In addition, the lab supervisor will manage the workflows of dairy product testing to optimize utilization of both technical resources and human resources. The lab supervisor will serve as a key point of contact between researchers and trial coordinators, and the research specialists conducting the work. They will also oversee preventative maintenance of analytical equipment and make recommendations for updating or replacing instrumentation. In addition to supervision and project management, the lab supervisor will be versed in conducting testing, reviewing data, summarizing findings, and reporting results to the trial coordinator (or principal investigator).
The ideal candidate for this role has led a team of analytical staff and is well-versed in a variety of analytical instruments, methods and techniques to conduct chemical analysis of food products. The ability to organize, prioritize, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the research process will be valuable traits to indicate success in this role.
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Responsibilities:
Supervises laboratory staff, and organizes and leads staff meetings, plans and controls lab resources, and ensures the quality assurance of laboratory services to support clear and concise results.
15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
30% Develops, directs, schedules, and secures resources for operational assignments and special projects in technical areas of laboratory testing
15% Develops, directs, and evaluates laboratory studies, methods, and protocols to ensure quality control, quality assurance, and maintain Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
10% Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures
5% Participates in professional meetings and conferences
5% Identifies new and applicable techniques and procedures
20% Participates in conducting testing, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting results and reporting of data for the team to trial coordinators and PIs.
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Education:
Required Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field
Qualifications:
Required: - Experience leading a team in an analytical laboratory setting - Experience implementing employee training programs - Experience managing projects, assigning tasks, and balancing workloads
Preferred: - Experience in the chemical analysis of foods using various analytical instruments is highly desirable. - Experience/familiarity with advanced techniques such as gas chromatography, ion chromatography, HPLC, and microscopy is preferred.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Typical hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Additional Information:
- Criminal Background Check may be required - Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required - The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.
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