Group Leader

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities posted for the position. We are looking for a candidate that fits the job description and can win over our team of analysts.

Job Description

We are looking for a Group Leader with overall responsibility providing technical leadership and project maangement for a team of scientists supporting method establishment and analytical testing activities focused on RNA-therapeutic (LNP/AAV) methodologies. Training will be provided and those with existing RNA (mRNA, gRNA, ASO, siRNA) experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, collaboration, and high performance to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Lead and oversees daily laboratory operations and resource scheduling, effectively prioritizing workload to meet project milestones, client requirements, quality objectives, turnaround time (TAT) targets, and revenue recognition goals. Ensures efficient execution of method establishment and routine testing activities.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train new employees in accordance with established procedures, ensuring successful integration, competency development, and compliance with company expectations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service, effective communication, and delivery of high-quality scientific results and project outcomes
• Author and review protocols, test methods, and technical documentation in collaboration with management to support method establishment, validation, and routine testing activities
• Provide technical leadership for method establishment and routine testing across a broad range of analytical platforms, including: LC-UV/CAD/FLD/MS (IPRP, SEC, AEX), CE/CGE, UV, Plate-based assays, DLS/ELS, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, compendial methods (Appearance, pH, Osmolality, CCIT, residual solvents, VIC).
• Proactively communicate project risks, technical challenges, resource constraints, and schedule impacts to management, ensuring timely resolution and effective stakeholder alignment.
• Develop innovative approaches and technical solutions to complex analytical challenges, providing guidance and support to scientists during method establishment and troubleshooting activities.
• Review laboratory investigations, deviations, and analytical data with scientists, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting support for the team.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implements corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with Quality Assurance.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic vision in directing teams, managing complex projects, and driving organizational initiatives to successful outcomes. 
• Upholds the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, client satisfactio