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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.

Perform both technical and personnel aspects of group operations; performing work within the department or other areas as required; act as a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter to specific department, make recommendations for operational and/or technical improvements; communicate effectively within the group; coach and develop direct reports, plan and monitor workflow, monitor data and support departmental MOS; demonstrate and strengthen leadership qualities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Standards:

+ Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

+  Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility

+  Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

+  Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration

+  Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity

+  Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration  Regular attendance and punctuality

+  Support and promote company policies and procedures

+  Proactive and effective escalation to appropriate management

+  Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system

+  Enforces safety policies across all areas of responsibility

+  Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectives

+  Monitor and control cost

+  Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations

+  Communicates effectively with client staff members

+  Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

+  Performs other duties as assigned

Leader of Direct Reports:

+  Foster a positive and professional work environment

+  Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel

+  Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system

+  Follow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unit

+  Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performance

+  Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPI

+  Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants

+  Perform training record review for direct reports

+  Ensure data integrity record keeping to maintain compliance

+  Confront and address problems, concerns and performance issues in real time

+  Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs

+  Effectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and others

Additional Responsibilities of Scientific Group Leader II: Empower:

• Mentor direct reports toward successful higher level development/promotion

• Perform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and self Customer Obsession: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for non-escalated issues Numeracy: Review and approve quotes as role requires. Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate

Technical Knowledge/Decision Making:

• Comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own team

• Independent accurate impact assessment of data, with recognition of which issues require escalation to upper management for awareness

• Lead investigations independently through technical writing, root cause analysis, robust CAPA, and complete impact assessment for on time closure Initiate

Change/Execution:  Continually evaluate systems and processes, making adjustments to help improve overall productivity, efficiency and quality in the department  Propose and lead new LEAN initiatives in the department and support LEAN initiatives in the division

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentration. Additional preferences: Typically, at least 4 years combined of laboratory experience and/or leadership experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in Method Establishment for Capillary Electrophoresis and compendia methods for Biopharmaceuticals.

Responsible for the direct management of the non-leadership employees in the department  Self-confidence, leadership, ability to reason, make sound decisions, delegate work, display empathy and sensitivity towards others; motivation to excel and inspire excellence in others; display ability to manage the work of others and see projects through to completion; display strong communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills; display mental and emotional stability and maturity; possess ability to handle personal stress and diffuse stress in others; strong organizational skills and ability to multitask; display good judgment and tact in recognizing and solving problems; set positive example for others; display dedication to quality, ethics, and customer service; display pride in appearance, conduct and company

Working schedule will be Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as required. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

+ Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

+ Life and disability insurance

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Paid vacation and holiday

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.