Group Leader Bioassay

Job Summary: Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing in Columbia MO is seeking a Group Leader to join their Bioassay team full time. This individual will manage the daily operations of the lab to ensure optimum group performance and client satisfaction. 

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.
• Provides guidance support direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Responsible for study execution and completion.
• Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality ontime performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.
• Maintains quality performance metrics conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with analysts and laboratory management.
• Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.
• Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.
• Interfaces with client to communicate study progress.
• Trains mentors and supervises analysts.
• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the analysts.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for assay trends and responds appropriately.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate would possess:

• 5 years related experience in Cell and Molecular Biology preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and related compliance regulations and guidance(s) required.
• Knowledge of RTPCR flow cytometry and cell based methodologies.
• Must have experience with the various products and services including stability studies method development and validation LIMS and ELN.
• This position requires a selfstarting motivated person who possesses excellent interpersonal skills; who is able to assume a leadership role in the laboratory; and who is able to effectively interact with all departments within the company and with client personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in laboratory techniques.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant field such as chemistry biochemistry immunology biology chemical engineering pharmaceutical sciences or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• Masters degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree and experience.
• PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelors degree and experience.
• Authorization to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship.

Additional Information :

Position is fulltime position Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia MO are encouraged to apply.

• 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

Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime