Air Quality Laboratory Manager - Environment Testing - 1st Shift

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Position Summary: 

Performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks to develop, evaluate, and supervise staff; planning and monitoring work flow; designing, implementing, and utilizing departmental operations systems; promoting safety; remaining current on technical developments in assigned areas; communicating with clients; maintaining a strong commitment to quality. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
• Assist in setting yearly cost and profit goals
• Help staff develop their potential through training and team building
• Plan and organize work flow for efficient operations
• Perform analytical work as required
• Supervise personnel; responsible for the direct management of Group Leader(s) and some non-leadership employees of the departments
• Prepare and carry out performance appraisals of staff
• Maintain technical competence in areas of oversight
• Communicate company policies to staff
• Maintain quality assurance program in the department
• Maintain and promote safety program
• Service clients through telephone contact, letters, reports, etc.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of instrumentation and equipment
• Interview prospective employees and recommend hire; recommend termination for employees with unacceptable performance
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Provide written reports to management as required
• Demonstrate commitment to quality through the application of quality principles (conformance to requirements, prevention, the zero defect standard, and participation in corrective action work groups)
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
• Utilize PC applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database) to improve productivity
• Assist in developing new markets for analytical services
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Role is 1st shift, full-time. 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Previous leadership experience in a technical or lab setting
• Previous experience working in a lab setting
• Proficiency working with computers
• Previous experience working in air testing in a lab setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in designated area(s) 
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• 3-5 years of Technical Supervision experience
• Proficiency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) 
• Certification in air quality testing methods
• Project Management Certification 
• Laboratory Safety Certification 
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills 
• Continuing education in management 
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to suggest method modifications 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to organize work flow and communicate clearly and concisely;
• Ability to manage the work of other personnel and interact well with staff, colleagues, managers, and clients;
• Ability to motivate the team to excel technically and as a supervisor
• Ability to plan for the future and have a vision for the team
• Positive attitude toward quality control and safety procedures
• Ability to multitask, as well as handle stress and a busy schedule 

Additional Information

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read