Supervisor (Team Leader), Microbiology

Job Description

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• Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.

• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.

• Responsible for the analysis of samples to determine microbiological quality through the following analyses: Microbial enumeration methods, absence of specified microorganisms, and endotoxin.

• Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality, on-time performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).

• Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.

• Maintains quality performance metrics, conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with chemists and laboratory management.

• Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.

• Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.

• Responsible for system maintenance and calibration to ensure equipment is operating within specified requirements.

• Trains, mentors and supervises analysts (microbiologists).

• Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analysts/microbiologists.

• Conducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the chemists.

• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for microbiological trends, and responds appropriately.

• 5+ years related experience in Microbiology preferred.

• Previous leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge of cGMPs and related compliance regulations and guidance(s) required.

• Knowledge of BacT/Alert and Bioquell systems preferred.

• Must have experience with the various products and services including stability studies, method development and validation, LIMS, and ELN.

• This position requires a self-starting, motivated person who possesses excellent interpersonal skills; who is able to assume a leadership role in the laboratory; and, who is able to effectively interact with all departments within the company and with client personnel.

• Demonstrated skills in laboratory techniques.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.

• PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and experience.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

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 and PTO, and dental and vision options.