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.

Perform both technical and personnel aspects of group operations;
performing work within the department or other areas as required; act as
a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter to specific department,
make recommendations for operational and/or technical improvements;
communicate effectively within the group; coach and develop direct
reports, plan and monitor workflow, monitor data and support
departmental MOS; demonstrate and strengthen leadership qualities.

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
• Perform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
• Develop and implement operational improvements
• Coach, train and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operation improvements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Conducts semi-annual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, and evaluate succession plans in preparation for growth.
• Conduct and address problems, concerns and performance issues.
• Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance.
• Foster motivation and morale
• Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system.
• Support and promote company policies and procedures.
• Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs.
• Continually evaluate systems and processes to help improve overall productivity and quality.
• Support writing investigations and strengthen technical writing skills.
• Monitor direct reports work.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to department.
• Perform and/or assign other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of department.
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions
• Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies
• Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to deal with people under adverse circumstances
• Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including coworkers and clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are
representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

• Ability to direct and monitor work assigned to team members.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with staff and members of other departments.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related
  degree concentration and at least 3 years of laboratory experience

Preferred Skills:

• Assay and Impurities
• Dissolution
• Karl Fischer
• Liquid Chromotography
• Empower
• GMP environment

Position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, plus additonal hours, as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO 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 USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.