Group Leader – Combustibles Lab

Winston-Salem, NC
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago
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Company DescriptionEurofins 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.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionChemist Group Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
Regular attendance and punctuality
Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system
Perform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individual
Develop and implement operational improvements
Supervise others in performing client’s service requirements
Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
Conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
Confront and address problems, concerns, and performance issues
Coach and develop individual and team to maximize performance
Foster motivation and morale
Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system
Support and promote company policies and procedures
Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs
Perform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of department
Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Lead team, schedule and train employees
Ensure adherence to Quality System and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
Coordinate workflow and ensure enough coverage and performance to meet turnaround times
Foster motivation and teamwork
Oversee lab for preparation of samples for tobacco smoke analysis using rotary and linear smoking machines, and FSC lab for regulatory compliance testing
Work closely with other labs leaders to ensure appropriate scheduling of samples for analysis
Participate in lab testing activities as needed
Document test results in notebooks; write SOP’s, protocols and reports
Review data, data notebooks and reports
Perform instrument calibration, instrument troubleshooting, recognize errors, identify root causes, apply process improvement; maintain excellent working knowledge of smoking machine operation
Communicate effectively with client staff members
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least 2 years laboratory or quality control experience
Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline, or equivalent directly-related experience
Experience in the tobacco industry
Experience in GMP/GLP and or ISO compliance laboratory environment
Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills
Strong computer, client service, scientific, and organizational skills
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

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC 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
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Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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