Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
The primary role of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor leads the microbiology R&D laboratory team and oversees all microbiological testing. This role ensures compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s), supports laboratory upkeep and maintenance, and supports projects for TS&D, R&D, and other functions as needed.
Responsibilities
Supervise daily operations of the microbiology lab, including scheduling, training, and performance management of staff.
Perform environmental monitoring, sterility testing, bioburden testing, microbial identification, and other projects as needed.
Responsible for the design and implementation of development plans to achieve defined milestones and deliver results.
Provides technical leadership in scientific area of expertise and leading professionals and technicians to accelerate testing programs.
Optimizes development workflows to deliver reproducible results and robust conclusions.
Mentors research associates to assist with efforts in testing.
Maintains and develops expertise in various laboratory testing methods and techniques, including regular development of novel methods for diverse application areas.
Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, and quality systems.
Writes and reviews reports to ensure they are based on good science and able to make quality presentation to internal parties.
As a project lead, works with interdisciplinary teams to advance technologies into commercialization phase.
Works with external and internal R&D functions to assist with achieving project goals, as required.
All activities according to strict safety procedures and guidelines, providing and adhering to SOPs.
Anticipates, evaluates and implements trends and innovations in the area of expertise by collaboration with external partners, following scientific literature.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel of approximately 0–5%, or as needed to conferences, training sessions, or with external R&D partners.
Requirements
Skilled in microbiological techniques for bacteria and yeast
Entrepreneurial, ethical, and detail oriented
Excellent time management skills, effective with multitasking, capable of prioritization, and adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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