Scientific Group Leader

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:

• 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 
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations 
• Monitor and control cost 
• 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 I: Empower: 
• Serve as floor supervisor on a daily basis effectively transition from peer to leader 
• Participate in succession planning with supervisor in preparation for growth of team and self
• Customer Obsession: Support and coordinate information for calls/audits Numeracy: Basic understanding of quoting process. Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate. Technical Knowledge/Decision Making: 
• Troubleshoot and solve both instrumental and method issues basic understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory utilizing SMEs to secure desired outcomes 
• Performs basic internal event investigation assessment independently recognizes and escalates atypical data to supervisor 
• Full understanding of all steps of the investigation process and drives investigations through to completion in a timely manner proactively seeking additional support from SMEs supervisor and client as needed

Initiate Change: Support LEAN initiatives in the department and 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 and approximately 2 years of laboratory experience.
• 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 FullTime First Shift MF 8am4pm. 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 holidays

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime