Scientific Manager - Chemistry

Eurofins US Network; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services seeks a leader to oversee GMP routine testing within the pharmaceutical product testing department. You will manage quality metrics, define process improvements, and serve as the primary liaison between clients and lab operations.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in a GMP lab, with experience managing customer programs and working in a fast-paced environment. First shift, full-time, Portage, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 5-10 years of laboratory experience with a minimum of 5 years of leadership.
• Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 5+ years of experience with Eurofins to be considered.
• Applicants must hold a position of GL3 level or above within Eurofins to be considered.
• Experience managing customer programs (stability/release for clinical, Phase 3, and/or commercial programs).
• Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP routine testing for pharmaceutical product testing department
• Responsible for departmental quality and business metrics
• Lead a team of analysts, data reviewers and group leaders, evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations, and assure that all employees are trained
• Investigate, Develop laboratory processes to streamlined department operations
• Serve as the primary communication link between the client and laboratory operations.
• Help define, communicate and execute on vision and strategy for pharmaceutical product testing department to grow the business
• Foster morale and teamwork within and across departments

Skills

Leadership

GMP oversight

Quality metrics

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry or related

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Portage, MI, USA

Full-time

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.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Oversee GMP routine testing for pharmaceutical product testing department
• Responsible for departmental quality and business metrics
• Lead a team of analysts, data reviewers and group leaders, evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations, and assure that all employees are trained
• Investigate, Develop laboratory processes to streamlined department operations
• Serve as the primary communication link between the client and laboratory operations.
• Help define, communicate and execute on vision and strategy for pharmaceutical product testing department to grow the business
• Foster morale and teamwork within and across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 5-10 years of laboratory experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership.
• Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 5+ years of experience with Eurofins to be considered.
• Applicants must hold a position of GL3 level or above within Eurofins to be considered.
• Applicants needs to have experience managing customer programs (stability/release for clinical, Phase 3, and/or commercial programs).
• Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well on your own with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate key problem solving skills: active listening, analysis, research, creativity, communication, dependability, decision making, and team building.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, first shift position Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

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.