Scientific Group Leader - 1st Shift

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee group operations in Lancaster, PA. The role involves managing team performance, improving operational efficiencies, and providing technical guidance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant laboratory experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Self-confidence and good decision-making abilities.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and personnel management within group operations.
• Act as a trainer and troubleshooter for departmental improvements.
• Monitor workflow and support departmental processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Perform both technical and personnel aspects of group operations
• Performing work within the department or other areas as required
• Act as a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter to specific department, make recommendations for operational and/or technical improvements
• Communicate effectively within the group
• Coach and develop direct reports, plan and monitor workflow, monitor data and support departmental MOS
• Demonstrate and strengthen leadership qualities
• Responsible for the direct management of the non-leadership employees in the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 2 years of laboratory experience
• Self confidence, leadership, ability to reason, make sound decisions, delegate work, display empathy and sensitivity towards others

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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.