E&L Group Leader — Lead Analytical Lab Team

Pace® Analytical Services; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental/vision

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services seeks an experienced Group Leader/Supervisor for Extractables & Leachables (E&L) to guide a high‑performing team in a fast-paced GMP CRO environment. You will manage daily lab operations, collaborate with QA, and drive project delivery from initiation to completion.

The role requires strong technical expertise in E&L, LC-MS/GC-MS, and leadership skills to mentor scientists, ensure compliance, and support client engagements across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, CRO, or GMP-regulated analytical laboratory.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of scientists and analysts performing E&L studies.
• Manage project timelines, laboratory resources, and workload prioritization to meet client commitments.
• Serve as a technical and operational resource for E&L projects and client interactions.
• Review and approve protocols, reports, data packages, investigations, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, company quality systems, and data integrity requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams to maintain inspection readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Support business growth through technical expertise, client engagement, and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

Analytical platforms

Method development

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services seeks an experienced Group Leader/Supervisor for Extractables & Leachables (E&L) to guide a high‑performing team in a fast-paced GMP CRO environment. You will manage daily lab operations, collaborate with QA, and drive project delivery from initiation to completion.

The role requires strong technical expertise in E&L, LC-MS/GC-MS, and leadership skills to mentor scientists, ensure compliance, and support client engagements across projects.