Business Unit Manager, Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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

The ideal candidate would possess:

·            5 – 7 years of applicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience

·            Must be able to work well with people, negotiate, analyze problems, and translate company goals into actions necessary to achieve those goals.

·            Strong financial management skills (P&L management & financial analysis)

·            Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills

·            Strong computer, 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)

Additional Information

Other

 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

 Fluent in English

 Able to work in a fast paced, mixed office and lab environment.

 High customer service orientation with a sense of business and urgency

 Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools and database applications

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.