Group Leader - Metals - Environment Testing

Eurofins USA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental testing seeks a Group Leader to oversee operations and staff development. The role involves applying GMP/GLP standards, coaching team members, and ensuring quality compliance. Join a mission-driven team committed to sustainability and diversity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 semester credit-hours in Chemistry coursework.
• At least 2 years of experience in environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and personnel aspects of group operations.
• Supervise staff to meet client service requirements.
• Develop and implement operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Group Leader - Metals - Environment Testing

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a wide range of analytical testing services to clients across various industries. Our mission is to make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. We work with leading companies worldwide to ensure product safety, authenticity of ingredients, and accurate labelling.

Eurofins is committed to societal health and safety, environmental protection, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across its network.

Position Summary:

Lead both technical and personnel aspects of group operations. Perform departmental work as required, serve as a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter. Make recommendations for operational and technical improvements. Communicate effectively within the team, coach and develop staff, plan and monitor workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply GMP/GLP standards in all responsibilities
• Promote and demonstrate the company vision
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Ensure understanding and implementation of the quality policy at all levels; address departures from the quality system
• Perform routine and non-routine work according to technical descriptions
• Develop and implement operational improvements
• Supervise staff to meet client service requirements
• Coach, train, and develop team members for personal growth and operational efficiency
• Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet turnaround times
• Conduct performance reviews, interview candidates, maintain training records, and plan for succession
• Address performance issues proactively
• Motivate and boost team morale
• Monitor and approve employee time entries
• Support company policies and procedures
• Develop leadership skills and attend relevant training
• Perform additional duties as needed for department operations
• Comply with all employment regulations and conduct activities safely and efficiently

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 semester credit-hours in Chemistry coursework
• Knowledge of personal computer systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in environmental testing, metals preferred
• Experience with ICP-MS and ICP-OES instrumentation
• At least 30 credit-hours of Chemistry coursework
• Previous leadership experience

Professional proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.

Eurofins offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We encourage applications from candidates who do not meet 100% of the requirements, as we support career development.

Eurofins values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.

We are committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, and encourage leaders to implement sustainable practices locally.

Company Overview:

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing, as well as discovery pharmacology, forensics, and advanced material sciences. Founded over 35 years ago in Nantes, France, it now operates approximately 900 laboratories across 61 countries, employing over 61,000 staff. Eurofins offers over 200,000 analytical methods to ensure product safety, authenticity, and quality. In 2022, the company generated EUR 6.7 billion in revenue and has been a top-performing stock in Europe for two decades.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.