General Manager/Business Unit Manager & National Practice Leader - Eurofins Analytics- Richmond, VA

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager/Business Unit Manager to lead their laboratory operations in Richmond. This role involves overseeing all aspects of laboratory management, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in laboratory operations and a proven track record in leadership, budget management, and customer relations. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and diversity, where your expertise will contribute to making a positive impact on health and safety in the environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in laboratory operations.
• Strong understanding of EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage laboratory personnel to ensure operational success.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Foster teamwork and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory Operations

Budget Management

Customer Relations

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

General Manager/Business Unit Manager & National Practice Leader - Eurofins Analytics- Richmond, VA

Company Description
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description
General Manager/Business Unit Manager (BUMa) & National Practice Leader for Industrial Hygiene Testing across the Built Environment scope. Position is responsible for maintaining positive operating margin 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 BUMa will serve as a liaison with corporate business partners and will champion Company policies, vision, and mission.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company.
• Coordinate business activities with the BUMa 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.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• 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 MBA preferred

Experience:

• At least 10 years of supervisory and mid-level leadership experience
• At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory operations or large/multi-department/team leadership with profit/loss accountability - $5M+ Net Sales or equivalent size operation. Demonstrated success in improving operational, profit, quality and safety performance.
• 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
• Ability to successfully handle contract and other negotiations
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Problem-solving abilities

Additional Information: Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development and Sales