What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Lab Technical Manager - Clinical Trials position at Eurofins?
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a leader with a laboratory clinical trial background to help start up a lab in collaboration with our client. This Technical Manager will support hiring, training, and managing a team of ~60 PSS employees for a PSS client site.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Associate Technical Director in building and managing a team of ~60 PSS employees
- Use technical background and experience within a clinical lab setting to contribute as SME within molecular genetic testing
- Oversee training of new employees.
- Manage Group Leaders/SME’s in the lab
- Schedule laboratory staff as appropriate to meet testing or other delivery expectations
- Timely recruiting of new or replacement staff.
- Work with recruiting teams to drive down recruitment TAT’s.
- Work with their teams to drive up retention.
- Be readily available to work with staff on career pathing to help retain employees.
- Meet all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
- Deliver KPI’s and metrics directly to Associate Director or client contacts where necessary.
- Ensure efficient and effective operations and systems to support strategic goals of company and client in Product Quality
- Ensure compliance to cGMP and/or FDA compliance where applicable
- Perform administrative functions as needed; attend company and client meetings and share information
- Continuously improve processes and gain efficiencies
Qualifications
BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 7 years of experience
- At least 2 years of management and training experience in a clinical lab environment
- Clinical trial experience in the lab
- Experience working with robotics
- Experience with PCR, Oligonucleotides, Plasmids
- Effective oral and written communications
- Strong problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree is preferred
- At least 8 years of clinical trial experience
- At least 3 years of management experience
- Vaccine testing experience
Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with support outside of standard hours. Although a remote position, candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
- 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
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
