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**[SUMMARY: [This position is responsible for assisting the lab manager with the chemistry/microbiology laboratory and implementing all testing and documentation necessary for compliance with USDA regulations and company requirements to ensure the highest standard of food safety and quality. Implement procedures for monitoring plant sanitation and supports the HACCP Department. Provides analytical laboratory support to the research group and may be involved in process improvement and new technologies.

**[YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS.[ Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

**[SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: [Direct supervision of assigned staff. Taking over lab manager duties when needed.

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• Lead laboratory activities, including scheduling, bench work, experimental design and analysis, and reporting of results.
• Mentor and assist the professional development of laboratory staff members, including continuous personal and professional development.
• Develop and conduct microbiology training programs and good laboratory practices.
• Maintain accurate records generated by lab data and research to determine the consistency of product quality, shelf life, research outcomes, process capabilities, and opportunities, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, USDA situations, HACCP, and use of statistical process control.
• Maintain standard operating and analytical testing procedures; accurately perform all laboratory testing according to standard procedures with little supervision; maintain adequate inventories where required.
• Enforce and maintain a high safety standard for personnel and the environment and provide proactive feedback to management and follow-through to ensure corrective actions where required.