Laboratory Operations Manager – Donor & Product Testing

Eurofin; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full time benefits including

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Donor & Product Testing is seeking an experienced laboratory leader to manage day-to-day operations, staff performance, and production scheduling for donor testing services in the Atlanta area.

The role emphasizes ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with QA to investigate quality events, while budgeting and improving processes for client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in laboratory work.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local standards, regulations and requirements affecting operations of a clinical reference laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day operation of the laboratory to insure smooth flow of samples and testing.
• Hires, coaches, reviews, manages, and terminates assigned staff.
• Oversees the scheduling of laboratory staff to insure production schedules are met.
• Consuls laboratory staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations.
• Oversees the checking and transfer of data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release.
• Oversees the orientation of new laboratory staff to their responsibilities and the function of the laboratory.
• Conduct timely investigations in coordination with Quality Assurance related to site quality events, including, but not limited to customer complaints, inquiries, non-conformances, corrective actions, and audit findings.
• Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives.
• Recommends new equipment for the laboratory.
• Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and re-stocking points for general laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Serves as a liaison for the laboratory to outside vendors.
• Assists in the development of a budget and monitors laboratory expenditures.
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies and cGMP expectations, including but not limited to: Facility and equipment maintenance, validation review and approval, training (internal, continuing education, proficiency testing, annual GMP, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology

Job description

Eurofins Donor & Product Testing is seeking an experienced laboratory leader to manage day-to-day operations, staff performance, and production scheduling for donor testing services in the Atlanta area.

The role emphasizes ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with QA to investigate quality events, while budgeting and improving processes for client satisfaction.