Laboratory Supervisor - Springville

The Laboratory Supervisor position at Innovative Labs is vital to the success of the lab as well as the overall success of manufacturing quality products at Innovative Labs. The Laboratory Supervisor will perform the flowing types of duties: microbial detection and enumeration, sample submission, sample tracking, COA reporting, communication with internal departments, 3rd party lab communication, and other general laboratory activities. The individual will become one of the technical experts on the microbial testing methodologies employed. They will report directly to the Laboratory Manager.

As the Laboratory Supervisor, you will:

• Become familiar with all laboratory testing and sampling procedures including sample submission, microbiology, heavy metals, minerals, assays, brix, pH, viscosity, FTIR analysis, specific gravity, etc.
• Respond to inquiries from 3rd party labs, customers, and other departments.
• Orients and assists with training new personnel.
• Assists with the equipment calibration program.
• Assists with the stability testing program.
• Prioritizes lab workload to ensure all timelines are met.
• Oversees quality, billing, and customized quotations for tests performed.
• Ensures accurate and consistent testing procedures through the validation of all current procedures and by developing, validating, and implementing new procedures.
• Oversees laboratory inventory, organization, cleanliness, and purchasing of consumable lab materials.
• Reviews and signs off on other's work.
• Reports, reviews, and approves laboratory results.
• Perform various analyses as needed and act as a backup for laboratory positions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• The ability to read, speak, and understand basic English.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Advanced word processing and Excel competency.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Understand and apply information set forth in SOP's
• Handle confidential information

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related science.
• 2+ years related laboratory experience
• Supervisory knowledge and experience preferred

What we are offering:

• Competitive base salary
• 10 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays each year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans offered
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) offered
• Training & Development opportunities provided

Physical Demands

Frequently involves sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Involves a variety of physical activities including:

• Walking
• Manual Dexterity
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions

Work Environment

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas were under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

About us

Innovative Labs (IL) is a leading developer, formulator, and provider of single serve and multi-dose ingestible health and wellness products for leading brands and direct sales companies. Founded in 2006 by Travis Parry, IL provides highly differentiated formulating, blending, filling, distribution, and other critical services for small-format nutritional supplements, food items, household products and other consumer packaged goods. The company is SQF Food Safety Code Level III Certified and operates highly efficient, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with a workforce of over 500 people.

IL was founded in 2006, and is now the largest independent supplier of custom single serve flexible packaging west of the Mississippi. With significant investments in packaging and pasteurization equipment, IL has the capacity to fill hundreds of thousands of pouches a day and the flexibility to meet the demands of large and small production runs. IL provides its health, wellness and nutritional customers with a differentiated advantage of world-class turnkey solutions and full-service, front-end product development. Having achieved the highest and most prestigious regulatory certifications, IL also offers speed-to-market service unmatched in the industry. IL's customers range from Fortune 100 food and beverage companies to high growth emerging brands, all of whom have access to the Company's best-in-class service and capabilities.

IL is a state-of-the-art, $100M+, private-equity backed manufacturing company headquartered in Springville, UT with offices in St. George, Lindon and Springville. With over 500+ employees and more than 25% year-over-year growth, IL is uniquely poised and funded for a remarkable trajectory of success.

Current employees must talk with Supervisor to talk about this opportunity before applying . And they may need subject to give at least 2 weeks notices to their current Manager/Supervisor/ department. If you have any questions please talk with the HR department.