Group Leader

The Group Leader has an overall responsibility for providing technical leadership and laboratory/project organization for assigned staff. 

• 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 the following skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. 
• Excels at operating in a fast pace community environment. 
• Excellent people manager open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. 
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. 
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view. 
• Persuasive with details and facts. 
• Delegates responsibility effectively. 
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in chemistry biology biochemistry or related degree with
• 3 years laboratory experiance. Ability to direct and monitor work assigned to teammembers.
• Understand GMP requirements. Communicate effectively.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information :

Position is full-time Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia MO 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time