Lab Supervisor I - Microbiology (On-site Madison, WI)

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labeling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 65,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in over 60 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Lab Supervisor oversees the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples. Additionally, they are responsible for analytical data review, data management, and table generation, as applicable. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Schedules staff and assigns resources.
• Identifies resource needs and coordinates installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and space, as applicable.
• Reviews data, as applicable.
• Prepares technical reports for clients, as applicable.
• Reviews cost estimates; compiles and provides revenue and forecast information to appropriate Eurofins staff, as applicable.
• Assures staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Develops appropriate training plans and ensures staff are trained.
• Develops expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex equipment or software.
• Performs general human resources responsibilities, including recruitment activities, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities, recommends solutions, and implements action plans.
• May act as front line contact for internal and external clients.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills or abilities required

• BS/BA degree in Science, or equivalent degree
• 2+ years related experience and 1+ years leadership experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
• Working knowledge of laboratory operations and an understanding of the technical aspects of the laboratory and/or computers and computer software systems.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Reside within a commutable distance to Madison, WI lab

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!


What we Offer:

• 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
• Opportunity to progress your laboratory career

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.