Laboratory Supervisor

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job and Expected outcome

To supervise and oversee the general operation including testing and reporting of results for the US laboratory including the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular, Microbiology, Special Chemistry, and Virology testing. Leads the training and technical oversight of staff in quality, service, fiscal productivity and customer/employee satisfaction goals and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure samples are tested and results reported within expected turnaround time.
• Functions as the technical expert, performing and maintaining proficiency for procedures and equipment within the section.
• Review clinical protocols and lead the development of lab protocols for studies and provide technical guidance to Eurofins Project Management group as well as sponsors as needed.
• Works with SME and Team leads to ensure UATs are written and executed for new instrumentation and software.
• Oversees writing and execution of new instrument and test validations with the assistance of SMEs and leads.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical and equipment problems.
• Plans daily work schedule and assignments for sections ensuring that work is done and reported promptly and accurately; preparing schedules and arranging coverage.
• Perform reporting tasks to ensure timely release of validated test results.
• Performs review of monthly maintenance and ensures proper documentation.
• 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.
• Writes and reviews general and technical laboratory SOPs.
• Assists Management in the investigation of quality investigations (CAPAs), both internal and external.
• Ensures that time and attendance for subordinates meet departmental expectations. Monitors and approves payroll.
• 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

Available Positions: 

2nd Shift: Virology and Chemistry; 3p - 11:30p, Rotating Weeks Monday - Friday and Tuesday - Saturday; training on first shift

3rd Shift: Virology and Chemistry; 11p - 7:30a, Rotating Weeks Sunday - Thursday and Monday - Friday; Training on a combination of first and second shift

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

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