Biopharmaceutical Team Leader

1000scholars; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Waterford is seeking a Biopharmaceutical Team Leader to oversee a busy GMP biologics laboratory. You will direct the team, plan resources, and ensure high standards of safety, quality and documentation.

The role requires coordinating with the Section Manager and delivering accurate reports prepared in LIMS. The successful candidate will manage testing workflows, ensure customer deadlines are met, and drive continuous improvement across processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in biotechnology or bioanalytical field.
• GMP biologics laboratory experience required.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members, manage rotas, productivity, training, safety, quality and documentation.
• Maintain liaison with Section Manager to ensure resources meet timelines.
• Manage online reporting on LIMS and scheduling from initiation to sign-off.
• Develop and authorise customer reports; ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain training records.
• Identify quality/service improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Coordination & planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality documentation

Excellent communication

Education

Honours Degree in Biotechnology or Bioanalytical related subject

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Biopharmaceutical Team Leader

Eurofins

Waterford, Ireland

Responsibilities

• Direct all members of the team, including work rotas, productivity, training and development, safety, quality, and documentation, to ensure the laboratory operates at maximum efficiency;
• Maintain close liaison with the Section Manager to ensure adequate resources are available to meet customer testing timelines;
• Manage online reporting on LIMS, scheduling work from initiation through to sign-off, and developing and authorising customer reports in a timely manner to consistently meet customer expectations;
• Conduct analysis as required to ensure customer deadlines are met;
• Review test methods for quotation purposes;
• Ensure that systems and procedures are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements;
• Provide regular feedback to all team members regarding customer and organisational requirements and changes;
• Address customer-related queries and coordinate with the team to resolve issues as necessary;
• Ensure all relevant documentation is authorised and filed accurately in accordance with company procedures;
• Communicate regularly with the team and ancillary groups to ensure effective information transfer throughout the organisation;
• Participate in routine regulatory and customer inspections;
• Ensure all analysts are trained and maintain comprehensive training records for all tests and additional training completed;
• Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure repairs are conducted in accordance with company procedures, with regard to timeliness, quality, and cost;
• Identify opportunities for quality and service improvement and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Biotechnology or Bioanalytical related subject;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP biologics laboratory;
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience desirable;
• Demonstrated capability to coordinate, schedule, and prioritise analytical work;
• Proven technical expertise and established leadership credentials;
• Commitment to quality assurance and customer service excellence;
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to accuracy and documentation;
• Proficiency in internal and external communication;
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer requirements and formulate appropriate technical solutions.