Laboratory Business Manager

Eurofins USA Environment Testing

Pasadena (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing seeks a Laboratory Business Manager to lead the laboratory team, drive budget performance, and ensure compliance with corporate and environmental regulations. This role partners with senior leaders to deliver high-quality testing services and profitable growth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry, 10+ years of supervisory experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related concentration or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of supervisory experience.
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 level.
Ability to control operating budgets.
Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices.

Responsibilities

Lead team, schedule, and train employees.
Ensure adherence to high quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
Oversee budgeting, capital expenses, and revenue growth.
Coordinate with Business Unit Managers across locations to meet client needs.
Represent the laboratory in technical meetings and project proposals.
Assist in marketing strategies and large technical studies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Profit/loss leadership

Budget control

Policy enforcement

English proficiency

Customer relations

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

Equivalency for related experience

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Business Manager 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 Business Unit Manager will serve as a liaison with corporate business partners and will champion Company policies, vision, and mission.

Laboratory Business Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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 Business Unit Managers 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
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned

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)

Experience:

At least 10 years of supervisory 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
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Additional Information

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!

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Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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