Quality Assurance Group Leader
Eurofins
Job Info
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
- Demonstrate understanding of Quality System (ELN, EtQ. eLIMS, Pyramid etc.) and regulatory process
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates, and promotes the company vision, policies and procedures
- Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
- Meets all quality and productivity metrics
- Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
- Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and solve Technical/compliance problems
- Lead and write investigations independently
- Monitor trends and identify/implement CAPA
- Develop and implement operational improvements
- Work on more complex projects and lead staff to successfully complete projects
- Support and drive LEAN initiatives and operational improvements
- Guide and mentor junior staff to successfully complete projects and grow technical knowledge
- Assist in driving Quality System development, improvement and utilization o Work with software development group to develop user requirements and provide quality oversight
- Supervise others in performing client's service requirements
- Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
- Manage workflow, assign work and establish processes to meet TAT
- Perform semi-annual and yearly performance reviews, including writing of PMD's
- Confront and address problems, concerns, and performance issues • Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance
- Evaluate staffing needs and provide justifications for growth
- Monitor and approve employees' time worked through time-entry system
- Support and promote company policies and procedures
- Continually evaluate systems and processes to help improve overall productivity and quality
- Continuously expand Leadership skills; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
- Perform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department • Monitor and control spending
- Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
- Conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 3 years of laboratory experience
- Self confidence, leadership, ability to reason, make sound decisions, delegate work, display empathy and sensitivity towards others; motivation to excel and inspire excellence in others; display ability to manage the work of others and see projects through to completion; display strong communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills; display mental and emotional stability and maturity; possess ability to handle personal stress and diffuse stress in others; strong organizational skills and ability to multitask; display good judgment and tact in recognizing and solving problems; set positive example for others; display dedication to quality, ethics, and customer service; display pride in appearance, conduct and company
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI 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 aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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