Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Our Brands
Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:
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Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
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Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
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Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
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EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
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FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
Position Overview:
The Analytical Chemistry Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the laboratory to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of analytical results. This role oversees laboratory staff, instrumentation, and workflows supporting chemical testing for nutraceutical and functional food products.
The Analytical Chemistry Supervisor partners closely with the Lab Director to support operational strategy while ensuring laboratory activities meet quality, regulatory, and client expectations. The successful candidate is a proactive and resourceful leader who drives operational excellence, fosters innovation, and maintains a strong focus on client satisfaction and team development.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance technical oversight, staff management, and operational performance in a fast-paced testing environment.
Responsibilities:
Laboratory Operations
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Direct the day-to-day activities of laboratory staff, ensuring testing is performed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and laboratory procedures.
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Manage laboratory workflows, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet turnaround time and productivity targets.
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Oversee the proper operation, maintenance, and utilization of laboratory instrumentation used in chemical testing.
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Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
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Ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met within the laboratory safety and quality procedures.
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Promote a culture that inspires operational excellence.
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Proactively identifies operational bottlenecks and process gaps, establishing robust SOPs and streamlined workflows that prevent recurring errors.
Technical & Analytical Oversight
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Provide technical guidance and oversight for analytical chemistry testing performed within the laboratory.
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Serve as an escalation point for complex technical challenges, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Experience working with LIMS systems and laboratory data management.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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Utilizes statistical tools to track testing trends, perform standard deviation and recovery analyses, and maintain laboratory measurement accuracy.
Leadership & Soft Skills
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Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
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Strong organizational and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
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Ability to build collaborative, trust-based relationships across teams.
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Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Organization of tasks to meet deadlines.
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Ability to work while under pressure and with various distractions.
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Strong ability to pivot quickly and reorganize daily tasks based on shifting business priorities and critical operational needs.
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Demonstrates a strong bias for action and rapid capability building—quickly assimilating complex workflows to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes in fast-paced operational environments.
Benefits
Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday
The compensation details provided below reflect the expected pay range for this role, based on the selected compensation structure and applicable guidelines. Actual pay within this range may vary depending on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Additional components of total rewards—such as bonuses, benefits, or incentives—may also apply where applicable.
Salary Range for Pay Transparency
$80,000—$100,000 USD
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