Operations Manager - QC Chemistry (On-Site)
- Full-time
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 Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
**Please note that On-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role.
Employee Responsibilities:
- Leading direct reports, group leaders and their teams, and serving clients in technical settings, such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities
- 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
- Financial responsibilities as defined by the Director of the department
- Demonstrate and promote the company vision
- 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
- Assist Director with business operations as needed
- Stays current in science and technology and consults knowledgeably with clients
- Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
- Ensure coverage and performance
- Foster morale and teamwork
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Scientific background with hands on laboratory experience
- Strong leadership skills
- A good understanding of day to day business operations
- Demonstrate strong client service skills, teamwork, 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 or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
- Business Management education or experience preferred
- 3+ years of hands on related experience
- Leadership experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply. On-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role.
What we offer:
- 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
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.