QC Biochemist Group Leader

Job Summary

Support bioassay testing and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep, equipment calibrations, and sanitization.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Documentation & Compliance: Enter and verify data, review qualification protocols and logbook entries, and perform second-person verification. Support deviation investigations and change controls.
• Troubleshoot instrument-related issues and act as a technical resource for equipment.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and support groups to resolve qualification and operational issues.
• Team Leadership: Coach and develop team members, monitor workflow to meet turnaround times (TAT), conduct performance reviews, and manage training and succession planning.
• Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with leadership and clients to implement business directives and drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics) or related field 4+ years of relevant lab experience (bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or need for sponsorship.
• Technical & Scientific Skills: Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills. Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshoot instruments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience with equipment qualification, maintenance, and documentation.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership with a focus on team development, engagement, morale, and retention. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Communication & Work Style: Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse skill levels. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset. Strong focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Additional Information

• Position is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Overtime as needed.
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.
• 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

About the Role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With operations in over 54 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products. Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff and generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion in 2021.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Overtime as needed. May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.