Scientific Group Leader

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 labelling 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 55,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 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 DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Work Standards:Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality systemEnforces safety policies across all areas of responsibilityPerform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectivesMonitor and control costPerform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulationsCommunicates effectively with client staff membersConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assignedLeader of Direct Reports:Foster a positive and professional work environmentCommunicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excelMonitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry systemFollow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unitCoach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performanceManage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPIConduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicantsPerform training record review for direct reportsEnsure data integrity record keeping to maintain complianceConfront and address problems, concerns and performance issues in real timeExpand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needsEffectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and othersAdditional Responsibilities of Scientific Group Leader II:Empower:Mentor direct reports toward successful higher-level development/promotionPerform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and selfCustomer Service: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for non-escalated issuesNumeracy: Review and approve quotes as role requires. Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurateTechnical Knowledge/Decision Making:Comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own teamIndependent accurate impact assessment of data, with recognition of which issues require escalation to upper management for awarenessLead investigations independently through technical writing, root cause analysis, robust CAPA, and complete impact assessment for on time closureInitiate Change/Execution:Continually evaluate systems and processes, making adjustments to help improve overall productivity, efficiency and quality in the departmentPropose and lead new LEAN initiatives in the department and support LEAN initiatives in the divisionQualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentrationMinimum of 2 years of experience in supervisory experience in a cGMP environmentAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAdditional InformationPosition is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. We offer excellent full-time benefits including:Comprehensive medical coverage,Life and disability insurance,401(k) with company match,Paid holidays and vacation, Dental and vision options.Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ScienceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Biotechnology