Central Lab Laboratory Manager

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

The Laboratory Manager manages and oversees the general operation of the US laboratory including Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular, and Microbiology. Leads the development and achievement of quality, service, fiscal productivity and customer/employee satisfaction goals and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Functions as the technical expert, performing and maintaining proficiency for procedures and equipment within the section.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical and equipment problems.
• Plans daily work schedule and assignments for sections insuring that work is done and reported promptly and accurately; preparing schedules and arranging coverage.
• Recognizes the need for and assumes daily departmental responsibilities, in the case of staffing shortages.
• Establishes and monitors preventive maintenance and quality control procedures for all equipment and methods, documenting review as required.
• Completes all proficiency testing in the allotted time, reviewing results, taking corrective action and documenting review.
• Establishes and reviews general laboratory SOPs.
• Interviews candidates for technical positions.
• Supervises the orientation and training of new personnel. Conducts performance appraisals in a timely manner and documents above or below standard performance, providing supporting documentation.
• Makes suggestions for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
• Understands and follows company policies and procedures.
• Works with other departments to plan for and accomplish organizational goals and objectives, and development and execution of organizational projects
• Other activities as assigned

Qualifications

The Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation
• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology.

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Prior managerial experience preferred, but not required
• Certification by ASCP, NCA, or AMT preferred, or eligible
• Fluent in English.
• Commits to perform work and to behave according to the agreements established in SOPs, within the overall quality system and, where applicable, the specific applicable quality system.
• Ability to set concrete goals, taking into account the common interest, does everything to achieve the primary study objectives.
• Ability to set and follow priorities, working accurately following set procedures and under deadlines.
• Is focused on improvement and optimization of processes within the laboratory.
• Shows detailed knowledge and skills with regard to the work, keeps up to date and increases professional knowledge, keeping abreast of the latest developments.
• Prolonged usage of analytical and computer systems (>75% time). Ability to lift up to 20 lbs from time to time
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