Lab Manager

Our agricultural client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lab Manager who takes full ownership of lab operations. They’re seeking someone who ensures the lab runs efficiently, sets high standards for quality and safety, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This is a leadership role for someone who not only double-checks results but empowers their team to do the same—with curiosity, accountability, and precision.
 
What’s in it for You?

• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Lead operations in a cutting-edge facility
• Opportunity to shape lab protocols and drive innovation

• The rate of pay will be $20 - $30/hr. depending on experience
• This is a full-time, temporary position with potential for permanency
• Occasional night shifts, every 1-3 months
• Monday – Friday

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day laboratory operations
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, protocols, and quality benchmarks
• Mentor and supervise lab staff; provide training and performance feedback
• Oversee equipment calibration, inventory management, and lab cleanliness
• Evaluate and optimize testing procedures and workflow
• Analyze and interpret lab data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Act as liaison between lab team, production, and upper management
• Champion continuous improvement and identify opportunities for process enhancements
• Contribute to the testing and validation of new products or experimental processes

• Proven leadership experience in a lab setting
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and lab data systems
• Solid understanding of quality assurance standards in food/agriculture or related industries

• Post-secondary education; Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture, Microbiology, or related
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., CFIA, FDA, HACCP, ISO)

• Go to our website at https://jobs.selectrecruiting.ca/ and click “Apply Online.”
• Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not be able to consider your job application.