Group Leader, Bioassay

Job Description

Job Summary: Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing in Columbia, MO is seeking a Group Leader to join their Bioassay team full time. This individual will manage the daily operations of the lab to ensure optimum group performance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities Include

• 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 study execution and completion.
• 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 analysts 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.
• Interfaces with client to communicate study progress.
• Trains, mentors and supervises analysts.
• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the analysts.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for assay trends and responds appropriately.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• 5 years related experience in Cell and Molecular Biology preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and related compliance regulations and guidance(s) required.
• Knowledge of RT-PCR, flow cytometry and cell based methodologies.
• Must have experience with the various products and services including stability studies, method development and validation, LIMS, and ELN.
• This position requires a self-starting, motivated person who possesses excellent interpersonal skills; who is able to assume a leadership role in the laboratory; and, who is able to effectively interact with all departments within the company and with client personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in laboratory techniques.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and experience.
  
  

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
  
  

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

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