Business Unit Manager

Eurofins USA Environment Testing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Built Environment Testing seeks a Business Unit Manager to lead the Phoenix/Las Vegas laboratory operations. You will supervise staff, drive quality and efficiency, and ensure company policies are implemented. The role requires strong leadership, budget stewardship, and client liaison skills.

The position oversees safety programs, strategic planning, and collaboration with corporate partners to achieve growth and reliability in testing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; related experience counts.
• MS or PhD preferred.
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience.
• 10+ years in lab operations with 5+ years in multi-department leadership with profit/loss accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead team, schedule, and train employees.
• Ensure adherence to the highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
• Ensure coverage and performance.
• Foster morale and teamwork.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed.
• Provide planning, direction, and control to meet company goals.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental programs are followed and documented.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and peers.
• Assist in marketing strategies and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with other locations to meet customer expectations without duplicating testing.
• Oversee budgeting, capital expense decisions, and revenue growth.
• Represent the laboratory in technical meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory operations

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

EPA/DOT/OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is seeking a Business Unit Manager (BUMa) to join our Team in Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV.

The Business Unit Manager (BUMa) is responsible for maintaining positive operating margins at the laboratory level and for meeting and exceeding the annual budget. Supervises all laboratory personnel and provides leadership and direction as needed. Responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of facility operation with corporate and regulatory policies and procedures. The Business Unit Manager will serve as a liaison with corporate business partners and will champion Company policies, vision, and mission.

Business Unit Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead team, schedule, and train employees
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance
• Foster morale and teamwork
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed
• Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the professional development of subordinate employees.
• Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company.
• Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained.
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers.
• Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans.
• Serve as a member of the Corporate Management team and provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company.
• Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities.
• Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to: budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control.
• Oversee daily operations including: laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties.
• Represent the laboratory in technical meetings.
• Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies.
• Propose major investments to company executives.
• Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget.
• Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company guidelines.
• Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.).
• Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly.
• Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel. Coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel.
• Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources.
• Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments.
• Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities, e.g., methods, SOPs, etc. Propose changes to documents and approve documents when required
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• MS or PhD preferred
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience
• At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory operations or large/multidepartment/team leadership with profit/loss accountability - $5M+ Net Sales or equivalent size operation. Demonstrated success in improving operational, profit, quality and safety performance.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ability and/or Skills

• Familiarity with laboratory operations and services
• Familiarity with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong customer relations skills
• Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level
• Ability to control operating budgets
• Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities