Assistant Quality Manager

  • 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 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

Job Description

  • The Assistant Quality Manager role involves working under the guidance of the applicable Regional Quality Manager, learning and transitioning to become the Quality Manager of one of their local Eurofins EENA offices. Leading direct reports, group leaders and their teams, and serving clients in technical settings, such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities.
  • Leadership responsibility for one or more sub-categories within the Quality Department (i.e. Internal Audits, PT, Management Review, NCRs, Complaints, Training, Quality Department Calendar, etc.). Areas of leadership may change over time to give exposure to leading different areas within the Quality Department as needed by the team and to give exposure to other areas within quality for career development.
  • 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 applicable Regional Quality Manager
  • 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 the applicable Regional Quality Manager with business operations as needed
  • 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
  • Foster morale and teamwork

Qualifications

  • Strong dynamic leadership skills
  • A good understanding of day to day business operations
  • 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
  • Business Management education or experience preferred

Preferences:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of related experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in Quality for a Test Lab or minimum 2 years’ experience in Quality for a Test Lab combined with at least 2 years' experience working on the project handling side of a Test Lab.
  • Some experience in the following:
    • Auditing – completion of internal and/or external audits
    • Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Able to lift up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

Compensation:

  • Salary: $140,000.00

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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

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

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