Head of Microbiology Department (FM)

An independent laboratory accredited in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2018 performing microbiological analyses of food feed water and environmental samples is seeking a new team member for the Microbiology Department.

The Head of Microbiology will be responsible for leading developing and overseeing microbiology laboratory operations to ensure high-quality testing full regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. This role combines strong scientific expertise with people leadership operational excellence and a quality-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Microbiology department ensuring efficiency accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Supervise coach and develop a team of microbiologists and laboratory technicians.
• Completing and maintaining laboratory documentation in compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Review approve and ensure timely delivery of microbiological test results and reports.
• Act as a subject matter expert for microbiological methods investigations deviations and CAPAs.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits and inspections including preparation hosting of auditors response coordination and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee method validation verification and transfer activities.
• Manage laboratory resources including staffing training plans equipment materials and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to process optimization automation and cost efficiency.
• Lead and support internal and external audits inspections and customer inquiries.
• Ensure proper documentation data integrity and compliance with laboratory IT systems (eLIMS).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Operations and Customer Service teams.
• Support business growth through technical expertise customer communication and project execution.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in microbiology Biology Biotechnology or a related life science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a microbiology laboratory with at least 23 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of classical microbiological testing methods and molecular techniques (PCR).
• Proven experience working in a regulated environment (pharma medical devices food or contract testing laboratories).
• Experience working in accordance with ISO 17025 standards is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of quality systems regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Experience with laboratory management systems (LIMS) and data integrity standards.
• Excellent people management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluency in English and Lithuanian (written and spoken).
• Quality- and compliance-focused thinking.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information :

What do we offer

• A leadership role in a dynamic international laboratory environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real impact on quality safety and scientific excellence.

We support your development! Do you feel like you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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Find out more on our Careers page: description:Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics and in the support of clinical studies as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In under 40 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to over 65000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1000 independent companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025 and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time