Group Leader

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

A leading bioanalytical service company based in Columbia, MO is seeking a Group Leader for technical leadership in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include supervising laboratory activities, providing support to staff, and ensuring quality microbiological analyses of samples. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in a laboratory environment. This full-time role involves Monday to Friday work with competitive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years laboratory experience, directing and monitoring team members' work.
• Understand GMP requirements and communicate effectively.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily laboratory activities and scheduling to optimize performance.
• Provide guidance to technicians and analysts.
• Analyze samples for microbiological quality.
• Coordinate work projects to meet client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to professional ethics

People management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Description

The Group Leader has an overall responsibility for providing technical leadership and laboratory/project organization for assigned staff.

• Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.
• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Responsible for the analysis of samples to determine microbiological quality through the following analyses: Microbial enumeration methods, absence of specified microorganisms, and endotoxin.
• Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality, on‑time performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.
• Maintains quality performance metrics, conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with chemists and laboratory management.
• Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.
• Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Responsible for system maintenance and calibration to ensure equipment is operating within specified requirements.
• Trains, mentors and supervises analysts (microbiologists).
• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the chemists.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for microbiological trends, and responds appropriately.

Ideal Candidate Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Excels at operating in a fast‑pace, community environment.
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Persuasive with details and facts.
• Delegates responsibility effectively.
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree with
• 3 years laboratory experience. Ability to direct and monitor work assigned to team members.
• Understand GMP requirements. Communicate effectively.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.‑4:30 p.m. with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage,
• Life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid holidays and vacation,
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.