Group Leader - Biochemistry Release and Stability

The Group Leader has an overall responsibility for providing technical leadership laboratory/project organization and scheduling for assigned staff.  Responsible for meeting project timelines. Performs a dual role by working handson in the laboratory and responsible for more complex experimentation and training while functioning as a supervisor in the laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for management of the daytoday laboratory activities.  Identifies and recommends training needs and mentors staff members.  Provides technical laboratory oversight and serves as technical resource for the division and clients.  Typical analyses for release and stability include appearance pH MFI RPUPLC KF (Moisture Content) HPLC/UPLC (various detectors) CESDS icIEF Protein Concentration by UV/Vis or SoloVPE SEC and Specific Activity and LCMS.
• Responsible for incorporating outsourced analyses (both internal and external) into CoAs and reports and shipping samples/materials as dictated by a study protocol and/or the client.  
• Collaborates to complete investigations and to meet investigation timelines.  Identifies root cause and develops corrective action plan. Prepares necessary and/or required reports according to standard operating procedures and GMP guidelines. Responsible for the completion of CAPAs and Effectiveness Checks.
• Responsible for inputting data into Eurofins LIMS for reporting to clients.  Responsible for addressing data review comments and Quality Assurance comments.
• Provides staff supervisory functions in areas of hiring titling discipline and retention.  Monitors and takes appropriate action on employee performance (rewards or corrective action).  Works with employees to ensure greatest success and performance.
• Manages resources (facilities equipment and staff) necessary to complete projects and studies according to Eurofins and client needs.  Works with other leaders and directors to ensure timely execution and completion of projects and studies.
• Guides multiple projects and studies through workflow taking into consideration varying deadlines.  Ensures and takes ownership of all quality issues and goals.
• Provides or arranges appropriate training for staff including but not limited to orientation of new or transferring staff staff being reassigned to new areas of responsibility etc.  Ensures training is sufficient to provide for high quality efficient and timely completion of projects and studies.
• Maintains and guides implementation of organizational policies and procedures in compliance with state federal and other regulatory guidelines.
• Serves as leader and mentor to assigned staff.  Communicates readily and clearly maintains an opendoor policy and works to enhance employee morale.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients and Eurofins staff and leadership.
• Evaluates actual project time and material estimates to ensure projects are completed according to client and Eurofins guidelines and when necessary takes appropriate corrective action.
• Provides assistance to marketing sales and business development relating to area of responsibility.
• Works collaboratively with program management business development director and senior management to respond to requests for proposals.
• Represents group and Eurofins at selected conferences meetings and workshops.
• May lead complex analyses in the laboratory.
• Ensures laboratory area meets regulatory resource and safety requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Familiar with Empower and Biochemistry Analytical Techniques would be advantageous.
• Prefer contract laboratory experience
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. 
• Excels at operating in a fast pace community environment. 
• Highly organized and able to find/communicate information in a timely manner. 
• Excellent people manager open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. 
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. 
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view. 
• Persuasive with details and facts. 
• Delegates responsibility effectively. 
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in relevant field such as chemistry biochemistry 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.

Additional Information :

Position is fulltime MondayFriday 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia MO are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent fulltime benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and PTO and dental and vision options.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime