Senior Group Leader, GMP/GLP Lab Operations

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is seeking a Quality Operations Leader in Portage, MI. The role oversees GMP/GLP-compliant activities, monitors daily workflows, and drives continuous improvements while coaching a trained team of professionals.

The position emphasizes performance reviews, training, CAPA investigations, and client-facing technical support. First shift, full‑time, with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related field with at least 4 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong GMP/GLP knowledge and adherence to quality standards.
• Experience leading and developing a team, conducting performance reviews and training.

Responsibilities

• Apply GMP/GLP and highest quality standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet turnaround time and quality/productivity metrics.
• Conduct performance reviews, interview applicants, maintain training records, and evaluate succession plans for assigned employees.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to maximize performance and support personal development.
• Address performance issues and foster team motivation and morale.
• Supervise team in performing client service requirements and complex projects.
• Provide technical consultation to clients on results interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Lead investigations independently, establish root cause analysis, and develop robust CAPAs.
• Champion implementation of new techniques, technologies, and instrumentation; support onboarding of new systems.
• Drive LEAN initiatives and operational improvements; continually evaluate systems and processes.

Skills

GMP/GLP

Quality standards

CAPA

LEAN initiatives

Team leadership

Training & development

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Job description

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is seeking a Quality Operations Leader in Portage, MI. The role oversees GMP/GLP-compliant activities, monitors daily workflows, and drives continuous improvements while coaching a trained team of professionals.

The position emphasizes performance reviews, training, CAPA investigations, and client-facing technical support. First shift, full‑time, with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.