Team Leader - Microbiology Department

We are seeking a highly motivated and result driven Team Leader to join our Microbiology Department. We perform classical microbiological methods according to Ph. Eur. USP and ISO microbiological identification by MicroSeq and MaldiTOF endotoxin testing growth promotion test hygiene monitoring validations etc.  

As a Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence ensuring compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and leading a dynamic team of professionals. The department consists of 36 employees covering microbiologists laboratory technicians laboratory assistants QC assistants student assistants team leaders and department manager. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leadership & Employee Retention: Provide leadership to microbiology staff fostering a positive and engaging work environment. Promote a culture of teamwork continuous learning and career development to retain talents. 
• Coordination of Analysis: Oversee the planning execution and reporting of microbiological analysis including taking part in the release of CoAs. Ensure that all analyses are performed and reported in a timely accurate and compliant manner. 
• GMP & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to GMP standards and regulatory requirements in all microbiological operations. Support internal and external audits and proactively address any compliance issues including deviation handling and approval.  
• Collaboration: Work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment with company objectives and seamless coordination in microbiologyrelated activities. 
• Customer Relations: Maintain and enhance strong relationships with customers ensuring their microbiological testing requirements are met. Provide timely and accurate updates address customer concerns and work closely with clients to understand their needs. 
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for process optimization efficiency improvements and the introduction of best practices. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Microbiology Life Sciences or a related field. 
• QC experience with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. 
• Knowledge of GMP regulatory compliance and quality systems. 
• Understanding of Lean principles and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proven ability to manage/coordinate teams resolve conflicts and foster a positive workplace culture. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to build strong relationships withboth internal teams and customers 
• Ability to set goals and deliver on KPIs 
• Fluent in Danish and English verbally and in writing 

What do we offer 
We offer an exciting Team leader position in a dynamic company with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as an inspiring work environment. You will have a varied daily routine in a fastpaced workplace with a positive atmosphere and an informal tone. 
You will become an important part of our dedicated and skilled department where the focus is on efficiency and quality. 

Additional Information :

Workplace: rnebjergvej 1 2600 Glostrup 
Start Date: As soon as possible 

Application: 
Please send your CV application and other relevant documents as soon as possible by clicking I am interested. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We conduct ongoing interviews and will hire as soon as the right candidate is found. 
As part of the hiring process you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate. 

For further information about the position feel free to contact Department Manager Nanna Hgholm BuchPedersen at. 

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company offering a unique range of analytical services to clients across various industries with the goal of making life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you use Eurofins works with some of the worlds largest companies to ensure that the products they offer are safe their ingredients are authentic and their product labels are accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in the testing of food environmental pharmaceutical and cosmetic products as well as agroscience CRO services. Furthermore Eurofins is one of the global market leaders in specific testing and laboratory services in genomics pharmacology forensics CDMO advanced materials science and clinical trial support.

In just over 30 years Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes France to a network of more than 1000 independent companies and 900 laboratories in over 62 countries employing 62000 people. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200000 analytical methods to assess the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products. As one of the leading players in specialized clinical diagnostic testing we also provide innovative clinical diagnostic testing services.

In 2023 Eurofins generated total revenues of 6.515 billion and is among the bestperforming stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime