Assistant Laboratory Coordinator

We are committed to providing only the highest-quality products. As a member of our quality team, you’ll ensure Johnsonville meets or exceeds all standards set by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies. Of course, that’s just for starters. What outside organization could care more about our quality than we do? Our commitment to quality must be unparalleled. We treat every Johnsonville product like it will be served at our own family table.

Johnsonville, LLC

Assistant Laboratory Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Assistant Laboratory Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the daily operations of the microbiology and chemistry laboratories, leverage competencies in testing procedures, new technology, project management, and statistical process control. This position reports to the Laboratory Coordinator and will have direct coaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and delegate special laboratory projects on an as needed basis
• Serve as back up to the Laboratory Coordinator
• Develop those you coach by identifying and providing opportunities to continually advance your team both technically and professionally; ability to teach and train
• Serve as a technical resource for the company in the areas of microbiology and food safety quality
• Lead and Run studies to evaluate new detection technologies and procedures
• Obtain and Maintain laboratory certification and proficiency programs
• Manage the Enivonrmental Monitoring Program, leading microbial investigations and deliver recommendations
• Perform and follow Chemistry and Microbiology Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols and procedures and ensure the team adheres to them
• Analyze, trend, and draw conclusions of various food safety and quality data sets using statistical software programs
• Perform General Microbiology and Chemistry tasks with World Class Technique
• Manage and Maintain Laboratory Supply Inventory and order new materials.
• Support communication and collaboration within the team and within cross functional teams outside of the laboratory.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food/Meat Science, Microbiology, and/or Biology, required

Experience:

• 5 years of equivalent work experience in a laboratory setting (preferably food microbiology) required
• Strong prior experience in practical and applied microbiology and/or Food Chemistry required

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of quality statistics and statistical programs
• Data management, analysis, and interpretation skills required
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presenting, listening) required
• A basic understanding of molecular biology and chemistry
• Advanced trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Flexible and adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances and priorities
• Ability to make key decisions that impact the business
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Coaching/leadership experience is strongly desired to foster a positive work environment
• Building strong relationships with colleagues, fostering teamwork, and communicating effectively with diverse individuals
• Time management and organizational skills a must
• Comfortable with using lab equipment and software, including laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Posting Date:                            June 12, 2025

Location:                                   Tech Center– Sheboygan Falls, WI

Coach for this position:          Laboratory Coordinator

Member Status:                       Full Time, Salaried

Shift:                                           1st Shift; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, overtime expected. Occasional Off Shift and

                                                    Weekend work possible – due to supporting plant operations.

Travel:                                        Up to 5-10% of your time

Reason for Posting:                 Replacement

Benefits:             Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.