Lab Group Lead: Lean Improvements & Root-Cause Investigations

Eurofins; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage, dental

Vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI is seeking a Laboratory Operations Specialist with a chemistry/biology background and 4+ years of lab experience. You will coordinate workflow, monitor TAT, conduct semi-annual performance reviews, and support LEAN initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, and developing CAPA while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Full-time, 2pm-12am schedule with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry or related field.
• At least 4 years of laboratory experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet TAT.
• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants.
• Prepare for growth by evaluating succession plans.
• Coach, train, and develop team on operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumental and method issues.
• Lead investigations, determine root cause, and document CAPA.
• Support LEAN initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to all state & federal employment regulations.

Skills

LEAN initiatives

Root cause analysis

Team coaching

CAPA processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry

Job description

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI is seeking a Laboratory Operations Specialist with a chemistry/biology background and 4+ years of lab experience. You will coordinate workflow, monitor TAT, conduct semi-annual performance reviews, and support LEAN initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, root-cause analysis, and developing CAPA while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Full-time, 2pm-12am schedule with overtime as needed.