Senior Chemist Group Leader Inorganics Lab
Eurofins Scientific
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!
Job Description
- Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
- Applies GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements
- Assists in Method Development and execute method validation protocols
- Oversees sample preparation and analyses in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing one or more analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, ICP, pH, moisture, Karl Fischer, mass spectrometry, smoking machines, or other special purpose equipment and/or multiple wet chemistry and physical techniques.)
- Assists in Method Development and execute method validation protocols
- Performs all testing with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Makes recommendations for technical improvements, as needed
- Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
- Ensures that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identifies, prevents, or corrects any departures from the quality system
- Performs work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
- Develops and implements operational improvements
- Coaches, trains, and develops others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
- Coordinates workflow and performs daily monitoring to meet TAT
- Conducts semiannual performance reviews, interviews applicants, keeps training records up to date for assigned employees, performs succession planning in preparation for growth
- Confronts and addresses problems, concerns, and performance issues
- Coaches and develops individual and team to maximize performance
- Fosters motivation and positive morale
- Monitors and approves employees’ time worked through time-entry system
- Expands self-awareness and develops leadership skills as defined; attends applicable leadership training based on identified needs
- Performs and/or assigns other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
- Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
- Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analyst
- Trains new analysts in laboratory techniques and procedures
- Writes, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation
- Documents results appropriately in notebooks, LIMS, or on testing forms
- Possesses strong computer, scientific, quality orientation, and organizational skills
- Provides clear feedback
- Communicates (oral and written) effectively and shows attention to detail
- Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
- 7+ years of related experience
- 1 – 3 years supervisory experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM.
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
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.