Lab Supervisor

Number of employees

230

Thornton, CO, United States

Posted on: 2024-04-02

Category: food

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Meati Foods is focused on using proprietary, clean technologies to provide nutritious, fungi-based protein that everyone can enjoy and feel good about eating every day. The company strongly believes that finding the right protein should be easy and consumers should never have to choose between health, taste or the environment.

The Role:

The Lab Supervisor position at Meati plays a pivotal role within our state-of-the-art 100,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Thornton, Colorado, affectionately referred to as the "Mega Ranch". Our innovative process for crafting delicious and nutritious meat alternatives from mushroom root commences in the lab, where mycelium embarks on its transformative journey preceding fermentation and food processing stages. As the Lab Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all lab operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timeliness, safety protocols, and fostering a positive work environment throughout the process. This position does not entail direct reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining the SOP database to uphold procedural integrity.
  • Facilitating effective communication between Operations and analytical teams.
  • Managing the flow of analysis and samples throughout the lab.
  • Spearheading lab solution ideation, tracking, and follow-up, with prompt escalation as necessary.
  • Ensuring seamless sample flow into and data flow out of the laboratory.
  • Efficiently managing data and overseeing multiple Excel spreadsheets, while exploring alternative solutions.
  • Liaising with purchasing for NetSuite upkeep and conducting lot code analysis as required.
  • Planning and scheduling tasks within the lab to optimize efficiency.
  • Oversight of inventory ordering to maintain adequate supplies.
  • Maintaining records and schedules for recurring lab upkeep and training sessions.
  • Leading Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and shift handover conversations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life science or microbiology preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in a microbiological or wet chemistry laboratory.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts, collaborate effectively within a team environment, and contribute positively to team dynamics.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Ideally, a background in fungal biology, proficiency in statistical analysis, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with JMP software.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation:

$70,000 - $92,000 including a potential annual bonus and equity. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee (for employee-only coverage)
  • 401K with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Floating Holidays
  • Monthly reimbursements for personal health and wellness expenses
  • Mental health programs at no cost
  • Parental Leave, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage, and AD&D 

Equal Employment Opportunity: Eat Meati™ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Eat Meati™

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Eat Meati™ is on a mission to build Good Energy™ from the ground up. We work closely with Mother Nature to cultivate the complete protein she intended — one that’s been the root of our living world for millennia. We’re connecting and empowering eaters everywhere to evolve energetically. We believe food should be simple, clean, and of course, delicious, which is why grow and nourish our mushroom root to create nutrient-rich, whole food protein everyone can enjoy. Get to know more about Meati™ at meati.com.

Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Eat Meati™ a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Meati™ team and the growing plant-based meat category..

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