Supervisor Group Lead - Environment Testing

Job Description

The Supervisor Group Lead provides technical and operational support to a specific group while participating in daily sample production. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling and prioritizing work tasks, training, problem solving, implementing new procedures and methods, analyzing samples, reviewing and validating data and completing reports. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates work projects with department manager, operations leader and/or project managers to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements. 

• Coordinate and manage internal projects for the assigned department, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to turnaround time targets (TAT‑95 < 14 days). 

• Release samples to laboratory personnel and communicate due dates and update turnaround times. 

• Ensures sample and extract hold times are monitored and adhered to. 

• Responsible for ensuring proper training of all new analysts and developing staff in skills, equipment and procedures. 

• Carries out timecard review and approval. 

• Sets staff schedules and reviews time off request in collaboration with manager and group leads across the greater department. 

• Preparing department reports as assigned by laboratory management. 

• Tracking department productivity. 

• May perform department safety inspections to maintain EH&S requirements. 

• Ensures staff training documentation (IDOC/DOC) is current and accurate 

• Ensures timely completion of QC samples required for accreditation (MDL, LOD/LOQ) 

• Creates and updates department standard operating procedures (SOP’s). 

• Supervises Analysts to maximize productivity and ensure appropriate testing procedures in compliance with quality assurance and standard operating procedure requirements. 

• Communicates department issues and provides status reports to next level of Lab Management and Project Managers. 

• Assist Department Manager to evaluate individual performance in mid-year and yearly performance review as well as providing feedback on an on-going basis to lab personnel. 

• Actively engages in maintaining positive morale through staff recognition and activities. 

• Determines need for OT and makes recommendations to manager and BUMa. 

• Responsible for employee performance improvement and/or disciplinary issues 

• Reviews the work of other analysts (Level I & II review) to produce finalized data for data packages. Assists lower-level analysts in analytical procedures, instrument usage, and report production. 

• May have input into hiring and firing decisions 

• May fill in for Department Manager 

• Participates in product development, process improvement and cost saving measures. 

• Participation in Company-wide initiatives, projects and opportunities. 

• Reviews data produced in assigned department and authorized its release. 

• Prepares and analyzes samples for analysis based on method requirements. 

• May clean work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment. 

• May dispose of samples according to EH&S requirements. 

• May stock and order supplies as needed. 

• Additional duties as assigned 

The position is M-F, 8am-5:30pm, with additional hours as needed. 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related field of study; 6 years of experience in a related field in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of computer systems 
• 4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; Minimum 1 year of Leadership experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Previous supervisory experience 
• An advanced-level knowledge within the department, acquired through the fulfillment and mastery of all prerequisite progression responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the department’s operations, standards, and technical competencies.
• Previous experience with environment testing 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively. 
• Ability to related well to others and a positive attitude 
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.  
• Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions. 
• Effective collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports department productivity goals 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.  
• Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy. 
• Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data. 
• Consistently delivers high‑quality work within established timelines and specifications. 
• Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight. 

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ 

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific  agroscience contract research 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.