Group Leader, Bioassay

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59 countries and about 61,000 staff.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.
• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Responsible for the analysis of samples to determine microbiological quality through the following analyses: Microbial enumeration methods, absence of specified microorganisms, and endotoxin.
• Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality, on-time performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.
• Maintains quality performance metrics, conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with chemists and laboratory management.
• Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.
• Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Responsible for system maintenance and calibration to ensure equipment is operating within specified requirements.
• Trains, mentors and supervises analysts (microbiologists).
• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the chemists.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for microbiological trends, and responds appropriately.

The ideal candidate would possess :

• 5+ years related experience in Gene and Cell Therapy preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and related compliance regulations and guidance(s) required.
• Knowledge of RT-PCR, flow cytometry and cell based methodologies.
• Must have experience with the various products and services including stability studies, method development and validation, LIMS, and ELN.
• This position requires a self-starting, motivated person who possesses excellent interpersonal skills; who is able to assume a leadership role in the laboratory; and, who is able to effectively interact with all departments within the company and with client personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in laboratory techniques.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and experience.

Additional Information

Position is a full time Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

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

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website  

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.