Group Leader

Group Leader

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are looking for a Group Leader with overall responsibility providing technical leadership and project management for a team of scientists supporting method establishment and analytical testing activities focused on RNA-therapeutic (LNP/AAV) methodologies. Training will be provided and those with existing RNA (mRNA, gRNA, ASO, siRNA) experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, collaboration, and high performance to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Lead and oversees daily laboratory operations and resource scheduling, effectively prioritizing workload to meet project milestones, client requirements, quality objectives, turnaround time (TAT) targets, and revenue recognition goals. Ensures efficient execution of method establishment and routine testing activities.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train new employees in accordance with established procedures, ensuring successful integration, competency development, and compliance with company expectations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service, effective communication, and delivery of high-quality scientific results and project outcomes
• Author and review protocols, test methods, and technical documentation in collaboration with management to support method establishment, validation, and routine testing activities
• Provide technical leadership for method establishment and routine testing across a broad range of analytical platforms, including: LC-UV/CAD/FLD/MS (IPRP, SEC, AEX), CE/CGE, UV, Plate-based assays, DLS/ELS, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, compendial methods (Appearance, pH, Osmolality, CCIT, residual solvents, VIC).
• Proactively communicate project risks, technical challenges, resource constraints, and schedule impacts to management, ensuring timely resolution and effective stakeholder alignment.
• Develop innovative approaches and technical solutions to complex analytical challenges, providing guidance and support to scientists during method establishment and troubleshooting activities.
• Review laboratory investigations, deviations, and analytical data with scientists, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting support for the team.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implements corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with Quality Assurance.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic vision in directing teams, managing complex projects, and driving organizational initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Upholds the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, client satisfaction, and business objectives.
• Leads with a collaborative and results-oriented management style, providing clear direction, fostering employee engagement, and driving accountability to achieve organizational goals.
• Constructively challenges assumptions and facilitates informed debate on critical business and scientific issues to support sound decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Applies a broad perspective to complex situations, evaluating multiple viewpoints and balancing competing priorities to develop effective solutions.
• Influences stakeholders through clear, data-driven communication, using facts and technical expertise to build consensus and drive action.
• Effectively delegates responsibilities and authority, empowering team members while ensuring accountability, development, and successful execution of objectives.
• Fosters an inclusive work environment by valuing diverse perspectives, promoting collaboration, and building positive working relationships across teams and functions.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to support sample lifecycle management, data integrity, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Experienced in the peer review of analytical data, technical documentation, and laboratory records to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of two years of experience in a directly relevant or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment is required.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Technical Key Words:

• Demonstrated expertise in applying analytical techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, HRMS, and CE, for the analysis of RNA therapeutics in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead daily laboratory operations and resource planning to achieve project milestones, client commitments, operational objectives, and revenue recognition targets.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication, technical partnership, and consistent delivery of high-quality results that meet client expectations and project goals.
• Experienced generating technical documents to support method development and validation activities.
• Experience utilizing LIMS system is desirable
• Local or regional candidate preferred

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.
• What we offer:
• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Compensation Range: $70,000 to $90,000

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.