Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59 countries and about 61,000 staff.

The Group Leader has an overall responsibility for providing technical leadership and laboratory/project organization for assigned staff. 

• Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.
• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Responsible for the analysis of samples to determine microbiological quality through the following analyses: Microbial enumeration methods, absence of specified microorganisms, and endotoxin.
• Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality, on-time performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.
• Maintains quality performance metrics, conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with chemists and laboratory management.
• Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.
• Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Responsible for system maintenance and calibration to ensure equipment is operating within specified requirements.
• Trains, mentors and supervises analysts (microbiologists).
• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the chemists.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for microbiological trends, and responds appropriately

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills :

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. 
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. 
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. 
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. 
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view. 
• Persuasive with details and facts. 
• Delegates responsibility effectively. 
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree with
• laboratory method development / validation experiance. Ability to direct and monitor work assigned to teammembers.
• Understand GMP requirements. Communicate effectively.

Position is a full time Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofins.com 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.