Laboratory Director

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Laboratory Director serves as a technical resource for Eurofins Environment

Testing America’s 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 instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

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.

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 America’s best practice process to spread best technical practices and develop Eurofins Environment Testing America 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, quality assurance, 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

Qualifications

• BS / BA degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory. Supervisory experience preferred

Additional Skills and Abilities

• Analytical chemistry principles
• Mathematical principles and concepts
• Instrument methodology
• Quality assurance principles
• Regulatory methods
• Instrumental techniques
• Laboratory operations
• Problem solving skills
• Math skills
• Computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analyze and assess data
• Work independently
• Repair and troubleshoot instrumentation
• 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.

Additional Information

Candidates within commutable distance of our Raleigh, NC laboratory are eligible to apply. This role will be a full time role, first shift (8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM) Monday - Friday.

Salary Range : Starting at $70,000 annually with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business section, and geographic location

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 /

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

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses.

Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

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

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

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses.

Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.