Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor
Eurofins

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

Leadership Responsibilities

• Leading direct reports, group leaders and their teams, and serving clients in technical settings, such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Coordinate scheduling & allocation ofresponsibilities, andnew-hire on-boarding process
• Coordinates the overtime and weekend schedule as required.
• Development of teambuilding strategies and initiatives
• Application of Lean concepts to improve operational excellence
• Monitors the day to day operations of QC analyst staff
• Coaches, mentors, and supports the group leads and monitors staff productivity
• May support group lead professional development
• Coordinating and participating with new hire interviews

• Coordinates training program
• Performs laboratory investigation reports
• Performs environmental monitoring, compressed gas, and water sample collection when needed to support department operations
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and calibration
• Performs peer review of data
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LJMS) for sample and sample test result tracking and metric reporting
• Coordinates microbiological productivity database and prepares monthly metrics report
• May perform acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media
• May perform microbial identification procedures

• QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring experience
• 4+ years of cGMP experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills and initiative
• 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
• Experience with LIMS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or other science related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
• 3+ years of previous dynamic team leadership experience
• 3+ years of laboratory experience (GMP preferred)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays