Candidates who are interested in the
following positions should email an MS Word version of their
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beverly@cmiconsulting.com
for immediate consideration.
GENERAL MANAGER, ANALYTICAL
LABORATORY
Our client, an
international leader in analytical, forensic and diagnostic
services and reference standards is seeking a General
Manager to serve in a leadership role across all operations
in the USA directly managing the operational heads of Food,
Sport and Pharmaceutical analytical activity.
Ideal candidates will have proven
leadership skills in a scientific environment relating to
analytical laboratory services within the Food or Pharma
sectors, an established reputation within either Food or
Pharmaceutical analytical testing environments with the
ability to engender confidence within key outsource decision
makers. In addition candidates should have a proven
management track record with excellent interpersonal,
leadership and employee development skills, with the ability
to lead and inspire others, recruit and grow the business
while resolving personnel issues and create a strong
management team. Applicants should be ambitious,
goal-oriented, self-motivated, possess excellent
presentation skills, and be a team player with the ability
to work individually, while possessing a desire to make a
difference.
The person selected for this
position will manage external service providers of business
infrastructure as required (e.g. HR, IT, parts of Finance),
and liaison with international corporate services, establish
key measures across operations and associated development
targets, reporting progress on a monthly basis, identify and
exchange best practice across the entire operation, coupled
to managing a technology transfer program within Health
Sciences, and beyond into Forensics, Standards and
Proteomics as appropriate, and drive efficiency improvement
and instrument utilisation to maximise returns. The General
Manager will also work closely with the Commercial Manager
and Managing Director of Health Sciences at the corporate
level to establish new service offerings in line with the
developing growth strategy, and identify and install new
technologies that are appropriate to the developing Business
Development targets. GLP experience and management of an
analytical laboratory background are highly preferred.
Position is located in the
Southeast US and requires a moderate amount of travel (most
domestically, some internationally).
PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST
Our client, a new modern lab located in the beautiful
Bluegrass region of Kentucky is seeking a Principal
Scientist to join the equine testing team, working on doping
control and animal welfare programs. The successful
candidate will work with non-hazardous biological samples,
serve as technical leader among the equine testing team,
develop and evaluate new analytical methods, operate,
maintain, and trouble-shoot LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation,
analyze and review data, write, revise, and review standard
operating procedures, and ensure strict compliance with
chain of custody procedures.
Candidates must have a B.S. degree in Chemistry,
Biochemistry or related discipline (M.S. preferred) along
with a minimum of 5 years relevant post-degree work
experience, specific experience with Thermo instrumentation
and Xcalibur/LCQuan software, and familiarity with
solid-phase and liquid-liquid extraction techniques and
method development. Ideal candidates who have 10 years
relevant post-degree work experience, background in equine
drug testing, have worked in an ISO and/or GLP facility, are
knowledgeable about to chain of custody procedures, and are
proficient in the use of Agilent GC-MS instruments and
software (Chemstation, MassHunter), along with AB Sciex
instrumentation and Analyst software will be given
preference.
Candidates should possess demonstrated leadership skills, be
reliable with a high degree of integrity and flexible in
terms of working structures, processes and hours, and
innovative. Position requires relocation to central
Kentucky. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing
and dynamic company. Salary commensurate with experience and
benefits include generous annual leave, 401k, medical,
dental, vision and life insurance, among others.
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to work
with vendors in the US and China (mainland and Taiwan) to
design, engineer and prototype sign programs, and work with
the chosen vendor to successfully manage the production of
these projects. Selected candidate will be responsible for
the on-time, on-budget delivery of the programs. Position
may be located in the Midwest USA or southern Los Angeles,
CA area.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or
related field is required along with proficiency with
written and verbal English and Chinese languages and
cultures. Candidates must also be proficient in MS office
and HyperTerminal (or equivalent); understand electronics,
circuitry, LED illumination, computer protocol coding, PCB’s
and wiring and communications protocols such as RF, ZigBe
and Bluetooth. Successful applicants will have strong
organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Candidates must be able to lift up to 55 pounds. Some travel
required, including 1-2 trips per year to China to monitor
project progress.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Our client is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager for
their dynamic organization in Lexington to provide general
human resources support to the organization including, but
not limited to: recruitment and hiring, payroll, performance
management and disciplinary procedures, employee benefits,
compliance, staff development/ training, and information
technology assistance.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in business
administration, human resources, or related field plus three
years of related experience including knowledge of federal
and state employment laws and regulations, public sector
employment policies and procedures, equal opportunity and
affirmative action requirements as related to public sector
human resources procedures, strong interpersonal and
communication skills and the ability to work effectively
with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
In addition selected applicants should have the ability to
prepare and present training programs and materials, make
administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on
sensitive, confidential issues, have experience in
compensation administration principles and procedures, FMLA
and catastrophic leave policies, procedures, and practices,
ADA, FLSA, and other employment legislation and regulations,
and staff employee benefits laws, regulations, policies,
procedures, and documentation. Candidates should also posses
the following personal characteristics: honesty, integrity
and ability to maintain confidentiality. Client offers an
excellent salary and benefits package.
SENIOR SCIENTIST
New, modern lab located in
Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Senior Scientist for its
growing nutritional supplement testing business. The company
is a division of a well-established British chemical
analysis and biotechnology company.
The Senior Scientist’s key
responsibilities will include the following: serve as
project leader for the transfer, validation and assistance
in achieving accreditation for existing testing
methodologies from the parent company laboratory in the UK;
operate, maintain and troubleshoot LC-MS and GC-MS
instrumentation; perform sample preparation/extractions;
analyze and review data; write, revise, and review standard
operating procedures; and ensure strict compliance with
chain of custody procedures.
Requirements for the position
include: B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related
discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant post-degree
work experience, specific experience with AB Sciex
instrumentation and Analyst software, familiarity with
solid-phase and liquid-liquid extraction techniques,
experience testing a variety of compounds, proven project
leader, reliable with a high degree of integrity and ability
to self-manage, flexible in terms of working structures,
processes and hours. Must be available to attend 2 week
training session in the UK and for potential travel in the
future as needed.
The ideal candidate will also
possess practical experience in an ISO and/or GLP facility,
previous commodity testing, exposure to chain of custody
procedures, use of Agilent GC-MS instruments and software (MassHunter)
and experience working under an ISO 17025 certification.
This is an excellent opportunity
to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with brand new
equipment and future growth potential. Salary is
commensurate with relevant experience. Benefits include
generous vacation and sick time and excellent benefits such
as medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Our client, an automotive
manufacturer, just east of Lexington, KY is seeking (2)
Electrical Technicians for their 2nd shift operation.
Ideal candidates will have a
minimum of 5 years experience in the installation and
maintenance of machinery with PLC’s, Pneumatics, and
Hydraulics. Working knowledge of PLC’s is required (Fanuc
Controls preferred). Robot background a plus.
Applicants must be capable of
reading and wiring electrical schematics and be
knowledgeable in wiring 480 volt circuits of motors and
controls. Two years minimum technical/vocational training or
equivalent is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of metal
stamping, CNC machine centers, and any other high-speed
assembly equipment a plus. This position requires excellent
communication skills and the ability to work well within a
fast-paced team environment. Strong organizational ability
and planning skills are also needed to successfully fill
this position.