Group Leader, Biochemistry Method Development and Validation

1 month ago


Columbia Missouri, United States Eurofins USA BioPharma Services Full time
Job Description

The Group Leader has an overall responsibility for providing technical leadership and laboratory/project organization for assigned staff. 

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

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 

A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. 

Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. 

Excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. 

Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization. 

Ability to look at situations from several points of view. 

Persuasive with details and facts. 

Delegates responsibility effectively. 

High comfort level working in a diverse environment.



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