Supervisor Group Lead - Environment Testing

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is seeking a Supervisor Group Lead to provide technical and operational support for a designated lab group. Responsibilities include scheduling, training, problem solving, data validation, and report preparation.

The role may involve standing for long periods and handling solvents and laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Chemistry background with leadership experience in a lab setting, GC–ECD or GC–FID expertise, and strong English communication

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related field; 6 years experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of computer systems
• 4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; leadership experience in routine and complex procedures and instruments

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements
• Lead department projects ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to turnaround times
• Train new analysts and develop staff in skills and procedures
• Ensure QA/QC data integrity and accreditation requirements
• Prepare department reports and track productivity
• Oversee staff scheduling and performance reviews

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or related field

6 years experience in related field (in lieu of degree)

Tools

GC–ECD or GC–FID

Job 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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Supervisor Group Lead provides technical and operational support to a specific group while participating in daily sample production. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling and prioritizing work tasks, training, problem solving, implementing new procedures and methods, analyzing samples, reviewing and validating data and completing reports. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates work projects with department manager, operations leader and/or project managers to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements.
• Coordinate and manage internal projects for the assigned department, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to turnaround time targets (TAT‑95 < 14 days).
• Release samples to laboratory personnel and communicate due dates and update turnaround times.
• Ensures sample and extract hold times are monitored and adhered to.
• Responsible for ensuring proper training of all new analysts and developing staff in skills, equipment and procedures.
• Carries out timecard review and approval.
• Sets staff schedules and reviews time off request in collaboration with manager and group leads across the greater department.
• Preparing department reports as assigned by laboratory management.
• Tracking department productivity.
• May perform department safety inspections to maintain EH&S requirements.
• Ensures staff training documentation (IDOC/DOC) is current and accurate
• Ensures timely completion of QC samples required for accreditation (MDL, LOD/LOQ)
• Creates and updates department standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Supervises Analysts to maximize productivity and ensure appropriate testing procedures in compliance with quality assurance and standard operating procedure requirements.
• Communicates department issues and provides status reports to next level of Lab Management and Project Managers.
• Assist Department Manager to evaluate individual performance in mid-year and yearly performance review as well as providing feedback on an on-going basis to lab personnel.
• Actively engages in maintaining positive morale through staff recognition and activities.
• Determines need for OT and makes recommendations to manager and BUMa.
• Responsible for employee performance improvement and/or disciplinary issues
• Reviews the work of other analysts (Level I & II review) to produce finalized data for data packages. Assists lower-level analysts in analytical procedures, instrument usage, and report production.
• May have input into hiring and firing decisions
• May fill in for Department Manager
• Participates in product development, process improvement and cost saving measures.
• Participation in Company‑wide initiatives, projects and opportunities.
• Reviews data produced in assigned department and authorized its release.
• Prepares and analyzes samples for analysis based on method requirements.
• May clean work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• May dispose of samples according to EH&S requirements.
• May stock and order supplies as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned

The position is M-F, 8am-5:30pm, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related field of study; 6 years of experience in a related field in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of computer systems
• 4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; Minimum 1 year of Leadership experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
• Previous GC experience, ideally GC‑ECD or GC‑FID
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have

• Previous supervisory experience
• An advanced-level knowledge within the department, acquired through the fulfillment and mastery of all prerequisite progression responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the department’s operations, standards, and technical competencies.
• Previous experience with environment testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to related well to others and a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.
• Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions.
• Effective collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports department productivity goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work within established timelines and specifications.
• Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.

Additional Information

• comprehensive medical coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• dental and vision options

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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