Quality Assurance Group Leader

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.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities and project ownership to direct reports.
• Provide follow-up, support, and constructive feedback for delegated tasks.
• Make employee development a top priority – project/department cross training, technical skills development, involvement/ownership, job plans in place, expectations/goals clearly communicated.
• Be available and coach direct reports through challenges, without doing the work for them.
• Provide direct reports with constructive, positive feedback for continuous improvement and development.
• Provide real-time feedback.
• Interact with and/or educate other departments (technical and support) to ensure that Eurofins, as an organization, is providing quality data in a timely manner that meets the clients' needs.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and support upper management in initiatives to improve quality/productivity.
• Work with the laboratory and support groups to improve quality metrics, and enable CAPA implementation.
• Support the technical and support groups with investigation writing and review, including thorough root cause analysis.
• Technical writing and review; tracking action items and driving to completion; ability to identify trends in recurring events.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities such as: effective communication, display of confidence, motivation, and follow through on assignments.
• Perform higher level QA tasks including but not limited to: major investigation writing/review, in-depth root cause analysis, data trending/analysis, supplier audits, internal audits, validation/change control writing/review, batch record/EM report review, assist with agency inspections, review/write QAU procedures.

Requirements

• Familiarity with cGMP Quality Systems (21 CFR Part 210, 211, EU GMP Annex).
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to make decisions when required.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the laboratory or a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the laboratory at a high level of performance (if possessing no degree).
• Experience in regulated industries (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Device, Biologics).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.