Group Leader – Combustibles Lab

Chemist Group Leader responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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
• Ensure that the quality policy program is understood implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify prevent or correct any departures from the quality system
• Perform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
• Develop and implement operational improvements
• Supervise others in performing clients service requirements
• Coach train and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Conduct semiannual performance reviews interview applicants keep training records up to date for assigned employees perform succession planning in preparation for growth
• Confront and address problems concerns and performance issues
• Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance
• Foster motivation and morale
• Monitor and approve employees time worked through time-entry system
• Support and promote company policies and procedures
• Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
• Perform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Lead team schedule and train employees
• Ensure adherence to Quality System and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Coordinate workflow and ensure enough coverage and performance to meet turnaround times
• Foster motivation and teamwork
• Oversee lab for preparation of samples for tobacco smoke analysis using rotary and linear smoking machines and FSC lab for regulatory compliance testing
• Work closely with other labs leaders to ensure appropriate scheduling of samples for analysis
• Participate in lab testing activities as needed
• Document test results in notebooks; write SOPs protocols and reports
• Review data data notebooks and reports
• Perform instrument calibration instrument troubleshooting recognize errors identify root causes apply process improvement; maintain excellent working knowledge of smoking machine operation
• Communicate effectively with client staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• At least 2 years laboratory or quality control experience
• Bachelors degree in science or related discipline or equivalent directly-related experience
• Experience in the tobacco industry
• Experience in GMP/GLP and or ISO compliance laboratory environment
• Strong leadership initiative and teambuilding skills
• Strong computer client service scientific and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies

Additional Information :

• Position is full-time 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. 
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston- Salem NC are encouraged to apply
• 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
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time