Senior Microbiology Group Leader — GMP/GLP Expert

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI seeks an experienced Scientific Group Leader III to lead GMP/GLP compliant operations and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environmental and microbial testing setting.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating workflow, and delivering high-quality results while ensuring regulatory alignment with USP/ICH/Ph. Eur. standards. Portage-based, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Portage, MI seeks an experienced Scientific Group Leader III to lead GMP/GLP compliant operations and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environmental and microbial testing setting.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating workflow, and delivering high-quality results while ensuring regulatory alignment with USP/ICH/Ph. Eur. standards. Portage-based, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.