Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Scientific Group Leader

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLancaster, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related degree concentration is required.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environment is required.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct departures from the quality system.
Enforce safety policies across all areas of responsibility.
Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver department objectives.
Monitor and control costs.
Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with state and federal employment regulations.
Communicate effectively with client staff members.
Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Foster a positive and professional work environment.
Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel.
Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through the time-entry system.
Follow the communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by the business unit.
Coach, train, and develop group members with respect to their personal development to maximize performance.
Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and key performance indicators.
Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants.
Review training records for direct reports.
Ensure data integrity and record keeping to maintain compliance.
Address problems, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
Attend applicable leadership training based on identified development needs.
Delegate effectively and exercise accountability for self and others.
Mentor direct reports toward successful higher-level development or promotion.
Perform succession planning in preparation for team growth and personal development.
Independently act as technical lead in calls and audits for non-escalated issues.
Review and approve quotes as required by the role, and identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate.
Apply comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory across technical disciplines overseen, and provide support beyond the team.
Independently assess data impacts accurately and recognize issues that require escalation to upper management.
Lead investigations through technical writing, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and complete impact assessment for timely closure.
Continually evaluate systems and processes and make adjustments to improve department productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Propose and lead new Lean initiatives in the department and support Lean initiatives in the division.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Standards:

Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
Enforces safety policies across all areas of responsibility
Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectives
Monitor and control cost
Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
Communicates effectively with client staff members
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned

Leader of Direct Reports:

Foster a positive and professional work environment
Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel
Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system
Follow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unit
Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performance
Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPI
Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants
Perform training record review for direct reports
Ensure data integrity record keeping to maintain compliance
Confront and address problems, concerns and performance issues in real time
Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
Effectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and others

Additional Responsibilities of Scientific Group Leader II:

Empower:

Mentor direct reports toward successful higher-level development/promotion
Perform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and self

Customer Service: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for non-escalated issues

Numeracy: Review and approve quotes as role requires. Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate

Technical Knowledge/Decision Making:

Comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own team
Independent accurate impact assessment of data, with recognition of which issues require escalation to upper management for awareness
Lead investigations independently through technical writing, root cause analysis, robust CAPA, and complete impact assessment for on time closure

Initiate Change/Execution:

Continually evaluate systems and processes, making adjustments to help improve overall productivity, efficiency and quality in the department
Propose and lead new LEAN initiatives in the department and support LEAN initiatives in the division

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentration
Minimum of 2 years of experience in supervisory experience in a cGMP environment
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, working 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday, plus overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About the Company

Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Eurofins provides global laboratory testing and analytical services to verify the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across food, water, medicine, and the environment. It operates a network of more than 900 laboratories in over 60 countries, offering access to more than 200,000 analytical methods. Its product work involves running specialized tests—using chemistry, biology, and other scientific techniques—to confirm origin, composition, and compliance of samples, such as detecting wine fraud or contaminant presence. The company differentiates itself through its massive, distributed lab network and broad portfolio, enabling standardized testing at scale and fast turnaround across many industries, rather than relying on a single specialty or location. Its goal is to protect public health and safety by delivering accurate, comprehensive testing data and helping clients meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Founded: 1987

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