Job Details

Job Title: Laboratory Manager – ISO 17025 Food Testing Laboratory

Location: Farmington, CT
Company: Alliant Food Safety Labs, LLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate

About Us:
Alliant Food Safety Labs is an ISO 17025-accredited third-party laboratory specializing in microbiological testing with limited chemistry services. We support food manufacturers, processors, and co-packers with high-quality analytical testing and consulting services to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity.

Position Overview:
We seek an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations in our food microbiology laboratory. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a food testing lab, strong working knowledge of foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms, and proven leadership in an ISO 17025 environment. The lab currently includes 9 technicians, an Operations Manager, and a QA Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure timely and accurate testing.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the microbiology team.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards and client-specific requirements.

• Collaborate with QA and Ops teams to maintain and improve workflow efficiency.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and support method validation and implementation

• Interface with clients as needed to provide technical insight and support

• Maintain appropriate documentation and support audits and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a food testing laboratory, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role

• In-depth knowledge of pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, etc.) and spoilage organisms

• Familiarity with PCR, plating, Petrifilm, enrichment, and environmental testing methods

• Experience working in an ISO 17025-accredited lab

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to Jeff@alliantfoodsafety.com. Position is available immediately.