Biochemistry Group Lead II

Perform both technical and personnel aspects of group operations; performing work within the department or other areas as required; act as a technical resource trainer and troubleshooter to specific department make recommendations for operational and/or technical improvements; communicate effectively within the group; coach and develop direct reports plan and monitor workflow monitor data and support departmental MOS; demonstrate and strengthen leadership qualities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Standards:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility as appropriate
•  Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
•  Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
•  Demonstrates strong client service skills teamwork and collaboration
•  Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
•  Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration Regular attendance and punctuality
•  Support and promote company policies and procedures
•  Proactive and effective escalation to appropriate management
•  Ensure that the quality policy program is understood implemented and maintained; identify prevent or correct any departures from the quality system
•  Enforces safety policies across all areas of responsibility
•  Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectives
•  Monitor and control cost
•  Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
•  Communicates effectively with client staff members
•  Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
•  Performs other duties as assigned

Leader of Direct Reports:

•  Foster a positive and professional work environment
•  Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel
•  Monitor and approve employees time worked through timeentry system
•  Follow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unit
•  Coach train and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performance
•  Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPI
•  Conduct semiannual performance reviews and interview applicants
•  Perform training record review for direct reports
•  Ensure data integrity record keeping to maintain compliance
•  Confront and address problems concerns and performance issues in real time
•  Expand selfawareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
•  Effectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and others

Additional Responsibilities of Scientific Group Leader II: Empower:

Mentor direct reports toward successful higher level development/promotion

Perform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and self Customer Obsession: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for nonescalated issues Numeracy: Review and approve quotes as role requires. Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate

Technical Knowledge/Decision Making:

Comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own team

Independent accurate impact assessment of data with recognition of which issues require escalation to upper management for awareness

Lead investigations independently through technical writing root cause analysis robust CAPA and complete impact assessment for on time closure Initiate

Change/: Continually evaluate systems and processes making adjustments to help improve overall productivity efficiency and quality in the department Propose and lead new LEAN initiatives in the department and support LEAN initiatives in the division

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 skill or ability required. 

 Bachelors degree in chemistry biology biochemistry or related degree concentration. Additional preferences: Typically at least 4 years combined of laboratory experience and/or leadership experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in Method Establishment for Capillary Electrophoresis and compendia methods for Biopharmaceuticals.

Responsible for the direct management of the nonleadership employees in the department  Selfconfidence leadership ability to reason make sound decisions delegate work display empathy and sensitivity towards others; motivation to excel and inspire excellence in others; display ability to manage the work of others and see projects through to completion; display strong communication skills including verbal written and presentation skills; display mental and emotional stability and maturity; possess ability to handle personal stress and diffuse stress in others; strong organizational skills and ability to multitask; display good judgment and tact in recognizing and solving problems; set positive example for others; display dedication to quality ethics and customer service; display pride in appearance conduct and company

Additional Information :

Working schedule will be MonFri 8:00am5:00pm with occasional overtime as required. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster PA are encouraged to apply.

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 holiday

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime