Manager - Raw Materials Testing at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC in Rensselaer, New York

Job Description:

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.




In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.




Job Description

• Lead a team of 20-30 reports including group leaders in serving our client in their Raw Material testing needs


• Be a hands on leader and trainer in Raw Materials including utilities (water), Chemistry and bulk material sampling included gasses.


• Develop team members through operational excellence and standardization of processes


• Cultivate teamwork and build continued morale through engaging and hands on leadership.


• Monthly meetings with each direct report, the Eurofins department, and client managers


• Disseminate administrative communications


• Apply the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility


• Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity


• Meet all quality and productivity metrics, and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration


• Lead teams, schedules, and train employees in client environment


• Organize technical resources and staff to accomplish client goals within given deadlines


• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations


• Ensure coverage and maximizes performance through management operating system to gain efficiencies


• Stays current science and technology and consults knowledgeably with clients


• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations


• Ensure coverage and performance

Qualifications




The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Scientific background with hands onQC laboratory experience - preferably in either Raw Materials testing or Sample Handling


• Strong dynamic leadership skills


• Demonstrate strong client service skills, teamwork, project management and collaboration


• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills


• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical science,or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience


• 4+ years of hands on QC in a pharmaceutical setting


• 4+ years of Leadership experience


• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information



Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.


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 aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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