JBS USA Careers

General Description: 

• Plan, manage, and supervise the activities of a centralized laboratory & perform standard biological, microbiological, & chemical tests relative to food safety to assure their delivery in an accurate & timely fashion using proper safety precautions. 
• Collect and monitor the collection of pre-operational, operational, & environmental samples for testing in the laboratory. 
• Prepare and supervise preparation of reagents, media, & solutions necessary for the performance of all laboratory tests. 
• Test or trial new & improved laboratory methods & procedures. 
• Prepare laboratory notes, reports, charts & graphs. 
• Responsible for maintaining lab inventory, ordering all equipment & supplies. 
• Create and update all Standard Operating Procedures for lab. 
• Evaluate lab staff performance. 
• Manage the Food Safety Work Order program and lead Maintenance effort for QA department. 
• Member of the audit team – fully participate in internal audits, Purchase Program Audits, BRC Audits, etc. 
• Manage the SSOP Program – review daily SSOP audits, perform monthly door and outside HK inspections, etc. 
• Prepare and ship customer sample requests 
• In charge of Temp Logger Program for carcasses and products in the plant 
• Lead the Export Team and Japan Fresh Export process 
• Departmental lead for managing the QA Budget – understand budget/expenses, ordering of supplies for department
• Maintain the SIP (Salmonella Testing Program)
• Flexible hours and ability to work different shifts if necessary for plant needs 
• Manage and engage employees that report to them as well as others outside the department 
• Input and maintain data in Safety Chain Program 
• Involved in pre operational procedures

Required skills: 

• Be able to communicate written and verbally in English 
• Be able to work all shifts as needed 
• Previous experience with food safety (meat industry) & microbial/chemical testing 
• Excel, Word, & Power Point 

Education Requirements (if applicable) 

Bachelor degree in microbiology with some chemistry background or 3-5 years experience supervising a food testing lab. 

Approved by: Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 04/30/2024                                             Closing Date: Until filled

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Vets/Disabled