Nelson Laboratories Holdings, LLC
Production Scheduler - Microbiology (Day Shift)
Nelson Laboratories Holdings, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Education & Experience
B.S. degree required (Microbiology strongly preferred)
Experience with scheduling, workflow management, and inventory control.
Preferred: Background in lab operations or scientific testing.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Able to work independently and cross-functionally.
Production & Scheduling
Create and maintain schedules for testing and training across all shifts. Coordinate with Sales, SDs, and management to align testing timelines with client delivery expectations (including STATs and GLPs). Optimize scheduling to ensure adequate resources and minimize workflow disruptions. Forecast supply needs and manage media/supply inventory in coordination with relevant departments. Escalate and report production issues or delays to management as needed. Track and report production metrics aligned with business goals. Support area managers with training schedules tied to current test demands. May assist in cleaning sponsor samples to prepare for return, including opening jars of media. Ensure scheduling practices align with regulatory standards (GMP, GLP, ISO). Operational Improvement
Maintain and evolve value stream maps for lab processes. Analyze performance data to drive efficiency and reduce waste. Assist in identifying and implementing productivity improvements. Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Office and lab setting; occasional lab visits required. May involve handling and opening containers of media during sample cleaning. Primarily desk-based work with standard office equipment. Light physical activity; no heavy lifting over 50 lbs.
Create and maintain schedules for testing and training across all shifts. Coordinate with Sales, SDs, and management to align testing timelines with client delivery expectations (including STATs and GLPs). Optimize scheduling to ensure adequate resources and minimize workflow disruptions. Forecast supply needs and manage media/supply inventory in coordination with relevant departments. Escalate and report production issues or delays to management as needed. Track and report production metrics aligned with business goals. Support area managers with training schedules tied to current test demands. May assist in cleaning sponsor samples to prepare for return, including opening jars of media. Ensure scheduling practices align with regulatory standards (GMP, GLP, ISO). Operational Improvement
Maintain and evolve value stream maps for lab processes. Analyze performance data to drive efficiency and reduce waste. Assist in identifying and implementing productivity improvements. Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Office and lab setting; occasional lab visits required. May involve handling and opening containers of media during sample cleaning. Primarily desk-based work with standard office equipment. Light physical activity; no heavy lifting over 50 lbs.