Microbiology Group Leader

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America is recruiting for a supervisory role based in Portage, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field and extensive knowledge in aseptic techniques and microbial testing.

This position involves ensuring GMP/GLP compliance, supervising team members, and overseeing various laboratory testing processes. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to drive operational improvements.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of microbial limits testing, endotoxin, sterility, and environmental monitoring.
• Strong understanding of regulations related to microbial testing.
• Experience in laboratory investigations and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Apply GMP/GLP principles in all responsibilities.
• Supervise and coach team members in their duties.
• Conduct performance reviews and maintain training records.

Skills

Microbial limits testing

Aseptic techniques

Analytical theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree

Job description

Job Description

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
• Perform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
• Develop and implement operational improvements
• Supervise others in performing client’s service requirements
• Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring
• Conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
• Confront and address problems, concerns, and performance issues
• Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance
• Foster motivation and morale
• Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system
• Support and promote company policies and procedures
• Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
• Perform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required USP Testing Areas

• USP <61>, <62>, and <60> for microbial limits testing
• USP <51>, antimicrobial effectiveness testing
• USP <71>, sterility testing
• USP <85>, bacterial endotoxin testing

Additional Responsibilities

Empower: Record of mentoring any technical level staff. Advise and consult for group leader peers

Customer Obsession: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for complex projects and start to act as lead for escalated issues

Numeracy:

• Participate in pricing catalog evaluation. Assist in the scope evaluation of complex program quotes.
• Build basic understanding of financial acumen

Technical Knowledge/Decision Making:

• Deep understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own team
• Ability to independently drive complex investigations
• Comprehensive understanding of investigation impact on the business within department

Initiate Change/Execution:

• Highlight and provide justification for laboratory needs for current operation and future state through assessment of new techniques, technologies, instrumentation, space, KPI headcount, while monitoring and controlling cost
• Propose and drive new LEAN initiatives across department and division

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentration.
• Extensive knowledge of aseptic techniques, microbial limits testing (MLT), endotoxin, sterility, environmental monitoring (EM), and microbial identification.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulations, including USP, ICH, and Ph. Eur., related to microbial testing
• Experience in conducting laboratory investigations and supporting audit responses.

Additional Information

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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