Job Abstract

The Regional Director serves as a technical resource for Eurofins Environment Testing personnel and clients in their field of expertise. Researches, develops, and implements new analytical methods and recommends process improvements to existing analyses. Manages technical projects and conducts evaluation of technologies. Writes and reviews laboratory SOPs and trains employees on methods and procedures. Performs sample analysis and final data review, and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory ins... more details

Job Description

Laboratory Regional Director Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Solves technical problems in the laboratory including troubleshooting instruments and develops or modifies methods as needed to meet customer requirements.
Performs sample analyses, data write up, and final data review.
Maintains and repairs analytical instruments to reduce downtime.
Sets up Laboratory locations; Selects appropriate sized lab instrumentation, supplies and supporting equipment (autoclaves, incubators, etc.). Interviews for open positions, provides staff training and mentoring, monitors staff progress, writes reports, obtains and maintains accreditation from regulatory authorities.
Consults with clients, regulators, and others regarding technical aspects of analyses.
Suggests and implements process improvements to maximize productivity, save costs, and decrease turn around time.
Develops or amends department SOP’s.
Participates in Eurofins Environment Testing best practice process to spread best technical practices and develop Eurofins Environment Testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Leads the implementation and follow-up of the best practices and SOPs in the laboratory.
Evaluates and adapts new technologies and methodologies.
Performs non-routine analysis as required to meet the needs of current long-term clients or as a means to capture new clients in support of business development efforts.
Manages technical projects. Prepares reports and recommendations for senior laboratory management.
Sets up and conducts training for analyst and technicians in area of expertise.
Mentors associates in the laboratory.
Assists in the development of health and safety protocols.
Consults with Project Managers and sales staff regarding analytical techniques and capabilities.
Investigates issues raised by clients, QA, sales, and other departments to find root cause and implement corrective action and proper response.
Contributes technical information and evaluation for deciding major new equipment purchases and capital expenditures.
Carries out technical and business tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director, Business Unit Managers or Scope President.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

Possesses knowledge of mathematical and analytical chemistry principles
Instrument methodology
Knowledge of QA principles
Regulatory methods
Instrumental techniques
Laboratory operations
Possesses strong math and problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and assess data
Ability to repair and troubleshoot instrumentation
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Keep up with new and developing technologies in area of expertise.
Cooperate and coordinate with other analysts/technicians in developing new technologies.
Meet cost and timeliness goals in management of short-term technical projects
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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA in Microbiology, Biology or related field from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory; Supervisory experience preferred.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

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

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