Microbiology Dept Shift Lead - Food Laboratory

Posted 6 days ago

deibel laboratoriesMadison (WI)

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

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About the role

Job Title

Location: Madison, WI Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4:10) Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30am - 7:30pm (4:10)

Pay: D.O.EAbout the RoleThis role focuses on managing a diverse team of technicians, ensuring efficient workflows, and maintaining our high standards of service, quality, and regulatory compliance. You'll play a hands-on role in daily lab operations while leading and developing your team to deliver timely and accurate microbiological testing for our food industry clients. While microbiology knowledge is helpful, we're especially looking for someone who excels at leading people, solving problems in real time, and setting the tone for teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

What You'll Do:

Lead, coach, and support lab technicians on the microbiology floor
Ensure daily staffing and workflow to meet deadlines
Reinforce proper lab techniques and retrain on the spot to ensure accuracy and consistency
Support ongoing development, training, performance, and team accountability
Handle real-time issues calmly and effectively, maintaining a culture of professionalism and service
Coordinate with Lab Manager and respond to client needs
What You Bring 1+ year of team leadership or supervisory experience (lab, food production, or similar)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills - motivate, coach, accountability
A positive, hands-on leadership style, with solution-oriented mindset
Lab or food industry experience is a plus, but not required
Ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits & Perks:

90% employer-paid health insurance (employee base plan)50% coverage for dependents (base plan)
Dental, vision, life, and legal coverage options 401(k) with 3% match after 90 days
Internal advancement and paid training
Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Meaningful work that directly supports food safety and public health

About Deibel LabsDeibel Laboratories is a family-run food safety lab serving clients nationwide since 1967. Our work helps keep the food supply safe and supports businesses of all sizes. With labs across the country and decades of experience, we continue to grow by investing in great people who are passionate about doing meaningful work. Equal Opportunity Employer Deibel Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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