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Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Operations Manager

Business & StrategyPosted on Jan 13

Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaCA$110 - CA$120 /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in a laboratory environment, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
A university degree or college diploma is required; Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering is preferred. A master's degree or PhD is an asset.
Knowledge of most laboratory methods.
Experience working with laboratory instruments such as IC, ICP/MS, GC/MS, and GC/ECD.
Experience developing a budget.
Understanding of profit/loss statements and balance sheets.
Understanding of statistical analysis.
Knowledge of corporate policies and services.
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and its application within a laboratory.
WHMIS and safety training.
Financial training.
Computer literacy.
Organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Decision-making and management skills.
Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement budgets to support business-unit profitability, sustainability, and growth, including strategic staffing, sales and promotion, IT projects, equipment selection, purchasing, use of internal and external sources, and competitiveness.
Design, implement, and enforce procedures to promote company services; provide accurate services according to corporate goals and criteria; provide quality-controlled analytical and professional services; deliver efficient, cost-effective services without compromising staff morale or safety; optimize, improve, and maintain facilities, equipment, and processes; ensure safe operation of equipment, vehicles, and tools and safe use of chemicals and other dangerous goods; and protect the environment through due diligence, waste minimization, and proper waste handling, storage, and disposal.
Take responsibility for Health and Safety and Quality Assurance for Core Services.
Monitor internal committees, especially the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Provide support, guidance, and knowledge to the President and other corporate managers.
Enforce corporate policies and procedures set by the Finance, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, IT, and Marketing departments.
Participate in activities that increase company viability and assist in marketing corporate services.
Conduct yearly performance evaluations for direct reports.
Follow the Quality System documented in the Quality Manual.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Conflict resolution training is an asset.
Internal auditor training is an asset.
Bilingual French and English is considered an asset.

Job Description

Plan and implement a budget that a budget that will ensure the profitability, sustainability and growth of the BU's including but not limited to:

Strategic staffing;
Sales and promotion;
IT Projects;
Strategic selection of equipment;
Purchasing;
Use of internal and external sources;
Competitiveness.

Design, implement and enforce procedures:

To promote the services of the Company;
Provide and accurate services according to the goals and criteria set by corporate management;
Provide quality controlled analytical and professional services;
Provide efficient and cost effective services without compromising the morale or safety of the company's staff;
To optimize, improve and maintain facilities, equipment and processes;
The safe operation of equipment, vehicles and tools as well as the use of chemicals and other dangerous goods;
Environmental protection and due diligence including solid and liquid waste minimization, waste handing, storage and disposal;

Other duties, including:

Responsible for Health & Safety, Quality Assurance for Core Services;
Monitor the activities of internal committees especially the Joint Health & Safety Committee;
Provide support, guidance and knowledge to the President and other corporate managers;
Enforce the corporate policies and procedures set out by the Finance, HR, QA, IT, and Marketing departments;
Participate in activities which will increase the viability of the company and assist in the marketing of the corporation services;
Conduct yearly performance evaluations for direct reports;
Follow the Quality System as documented in the Quality Manual,
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in a laboratory environment, with at least 5 years acting in a supervisory role.

Education:

University Degree (Master degree or Ph.D considered an asset) or a college Diploma (preferably in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering).

Technical Knowledge:

Knowledge of most (if not all) laboratory performed methods;
Experience working with instruments used in the laboratory (eg. IC, ICP/ms. GC/MS, GC/ECD, etc.);
Experience developing a budget;
Understanding of a profit/loss statement and balance sheet;
Understanding of statistical analysis;
Knowledge of corporate policies and services;
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and its application within the laboratory.

Training:

Conflict resolution training is an asset;
WHMIS and Safety training;
Financial training;
Internal auditor training is an asset.

Skills:

Computer literacy;
Strong organizational skills;
Attention to detail and accuracy;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Decision making skills;
Management skills.

Other Considerations:

Bilingual (French/English) would be considered an asset;
Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required.

Additional Information

Permanent position

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsabilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

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Compensation: 110 to 120 (CAD) (YEARLY)

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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