Technical Manager, Bioanalytical Lab Operations

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Excellent full time benefits including

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Resumo da vaga

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing in Des Moines, IA seeks a qualified GC Department leader to provide technical guidance, develop analysis methods, ensure ISO 17025 compliance, and supervise senior staff. You will oversee method validation, data review, and client communications to ensure high-quality, timely results.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with extensive laboratory experience and a proven track record in quality systems and problem

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree with major in an appropriate science field. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO 17025 standards.
• 5 – 7 years of applicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience to include the design and review of projects, and the development and review of new testing protocols.
• Undergraduate degree with 7-10 years experience
• Masters degree with 3-7 years experience
• PhD with 1-4 years experience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented
• Recognized expert in assigned scientific area
• Skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications
• Skilled in data interpretation
• Demonstrated ability for logical thinking, vision, and creativity necessary to function effectively with little structure or supervision

Responsabilidades

• Provides technical/scientific guidance to the department on procedures and/or problems, analysis methods and techniques.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, regulations and SOPs.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Modify, develop, validate, write, and edit analysis methods; maintain protocols and documentation.
• Instruct, monitor, troubleshoot and assist in manual and instrumental analysis; operate equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Write and review study protocols and reports.
• Lead and monitor research projects for quality and productivity improvements.
• Monitor Quality Control Charts; investigate data trends or failures.
• Investigate Out of Specification and non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Review and evaluate test data for accuracy and SOP compliance; perform basic statistical evaluation.
• Communicate results with client service and clients; ensure fast turnaround.
• Evaluate services and implement improvements in procedures, equipment, or layout.
• Maintain proficiency testing standards with programs like AACC, AOCS, and AAFCO.
• Administer training of staff on methods, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Record test data in logs and enter into eLIMS; ensure timely data handling.
• Support budgets and long-range goals for department operations.
• Monitor turnaround times and communicate deviations to leadership.
• Communicate clearly with clients and staff; delegate tasks effectively.
• Participate in external technical committees and professional meetings.
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in science

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Master’s degree

PhD

Undergraduate degree 7-10 years experience

Descrição da vaga

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing in Des Moines, IA seeks a qualified GC Department leader to provide technical guidance, develop analysis methods, ensure ISO 17025 compliance, and supervise senior staff. You will oversee method validation, data review, and client communications to ensure high-quality, timely results.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with extensive laboratory experience and a proven track record in quality systems and problem