Senior Scientist Group Leader-GCMS Lab

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

Senior Scientist Group Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage GCMS laboratory operation and team.

• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Manage and mentor the GCMS team in accordance with the company and department vision, values and, strategic goals.
• Applies GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements
• Assists in Method Development and execute method validation protocols
• Oversees sample preparation and analyses in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing GCMS
• Performs all testing with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Makes recommendations for technical improvements, as needed
• Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
• Ensures that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identifies, prevents, or corrects any departures from the quality system
• Performs work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
• Coordinates workflow and performs daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Conducts semiannual performance reviews, interviews applicants, keeps training records up to date for assigned employees, performs succession planning in preparation for growth
• Performs and/or assigns other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
• Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
• Author and approve technical documents, standard operating procedures, protocols and reports
• Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analyst
• Ensures data is accurate and quality control measures are adequate
• Assist and/or prepare and present training programs required to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Coaches, trains, and develops others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
• Trains new analysts in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Writes, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation
• Documents results appropriately in notebooks, LIMS, or on testing forms
• Possesses strong computer, scientific, quality orientation, and organizational skills
• Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies
• Act as Subject Matter Expert during regulatory audits and inspections
• Drive a positive high quality and energy culture through inspirational leadership
• Provides clear feedback
• Communicates (oral and written) effectively and shows attention to detail
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in department
• Foster morale and teamwork and demonstrate role model leadership
• Demonstrates self-motivation, adaptability, high energy, sound decision making, and positivity attitude. Ensure all conflicts, and performance issues are addressed in timely manner following company policies
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Develops and implements operational improvements
• Confronts and addresses problems, concerns, and performance issues
• Coaches and develops individual and team to maximize performance
• Fosters motivation and positive morale
• Monitors and approves employees’ time worked through time-entry system
• Expands self-awareness and develops leadership skills as defined; attends applicable leadership training based on identified needs
• Performs Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong understanding of analytical testing using GCMS.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance compliance under ISO 17025/GLP/cGMP quality systems
• Master’s with 7 years of GCMS experience
• 3 years of leadership experience
• Positive, high-energy, and inspirational leadership approach
• Project Management Experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Tobacco industry analytical testing experience

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• 7+ years of related experience
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• The position is full-time, Monday through Friday,  8am-5 pm
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC, are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• 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
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.