Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate Molecular Biology Supervisor with strong team management skills and technical excellence to coordinate and supervise the area.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and supervise the Molecular Biology area
2. Lead the team, promoting its development and performance
3. Ensure compliance of analyses and quality standards
At Ariztía, we are looking for the best professionals!
Our mission is to supply value-added food products to our customers and consumers in Chile and worldwide, ensuring excellence in quality and service, delivering innovative and efficient solutions, and actively engaging our staff, suppliers, and community.
At Empresas Ariztía, we have an Equity and Inclusion Unit that safeguards equal conditions throughout all recruitment and selection processes and promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations or support during the interview or application process, please let us know to ensure an accessible experience. Join our team as Molecular Biology Area Supervisor!
If you are passionate about molecular biology, team management, and technical excellence in laboratory settings, we invite you to become part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Purpose
To coordinate, supervise, and ensure the proper functioning of the Molecular Biology area, providing technical and operational support to the team, and guaranteeing that analyses comply with current regulations, the NCh ISO/IEC 17025 standard, and the laboratory’s established quality standards.
Main Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise activities within the Molecular Biology area.
Generate and review analysis reports for clients.
Enter and manage results in the laboratory’s databases.
Monitor the supply of consumables for the area.
Maintain and update the quality management system.
Supervise equipment verification, maintenance, and calibration.
Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Supervise quality controls of performed analyses.
Participate in the implementation of new work methodologies.
Train and evaluate personnel within the area.
Lead the team, promoting its development and performance.
Represent the laboratory before clients, internal and external audits, and regulatory bodies, as applicable.
Maintain confidentiality of all information related to laboratory activities.
General Information
**Location:** Melipilla
**Work Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 42-hour weekly schedule (morning and afternoon shifts)
**Contract Type:** Fixed-term contract, followed by indefinite term.
At Empresas Ariztía, we have proudly nourished families across Chile and the world for over 130 years through our brands: Ariztía, Cartuja, Montina, Canto del Gallo, Veggie Deli, Rumay, and Natures Farm.
With physical presence in Melipilla, La Cisterna, El Monte, Talagante, Arica, Cerrillos, María Pinto, Malloco, and San Antonio, plus an extensive distribution network spanning from Arica to Puerto Montt, we are a Chilean company with a solid national and international track record, exporting our products to more than 15 countries worldwide. In everything we do, we pursue excellence, innovation, sustainability, and integrity—fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and guarantees equal opportunities for the development and growth of all individuals.
At Empresas Ariztía, we promote and commit to labor inclusion and equal opportunity; please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application or interview process.
Empresas Ariztía does not request money for exams or any other monetary expense during our selection processes. If such a request is made, it is not from us.
Together, we are stronger! Join our great Ariztía family.
Requirements
University professional degree in fields related to Agronomic Sciences, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or Food Science.
Minimum 4 years of work experience in the Molecular Biology area.
At least 2 years leading work teams.
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of Classical Microbiology.
Specific knowledge of Molecular Biology and PCR techniques.
Proficiency in handling laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of viruses and bacteria, ideally associated with poultry production lines.
Experience in the food industry.
Desirable
Basic knowledge of statistics applied to quality control.
Training in NCh ISO/IEC 17025, implementation, and auditing.
Benefits
Year-end bonuses.
Corporate benefits.
Exclusive discounts on Ariztía products.
Professional development opportunities.
Meal card.