Manager (Evening/Night)
Eurofins Scientific, Inc.

Job Info

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Eurofins Scientific is searching for a Evening/Night Manager in Des Moines, IA.

Evening/Night Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual,
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Methods, and Local Policies.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
• Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the operations and production of evening shift and night shift. Schedule, supervise, instruct, monitor, troubleshoot and assist in the performance of manual and instrumental analysis.
• Report confidential test data to clients by phone, fax and email.
• Enter, verify and/or validate outsource results.
• Review and evaluate test data generated within assigned area of technical responsibility for technical accuracy as well as SOP and cGMP compliance. Perform and provide basic evaluation of statistical tests to determine the quality accuracy of data and report values.
• Act as the evening and night emergency coordinator and safety officer.
• Coordinate with building maintenance team and cleaning service crew to ensure building is clean.
• Provide input to department managers regarding their employees' performance, conduct and other relevant information.
• Modify, develop, validate, write and edit methods and procedures. Maintain fully approved, scientifically sound protocols and written standard methodologies to be used in area of responsibility.
• Write and review protocols and reports.
• As needed perform analysis and record test data and results for samples in logbook, record book or BookMaster and enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export in a timely and accurate manner.
• Critically evaluate services offered by area of responsibility. Recommend, develop, and implement new services, more accurate, efficient and appropriate test procedures, more accurate, efficient or cost effective equipment and more efficient layout of facilities.
• Ensure that clients receive good service, accurate results and fast turnaround time consistent with superior analytical testing.
• Help monitor turnaround times to support accurate quotations to clients and to keep Director of Operations informed of deviations from expected normal to include situations where client expectations were not met.
• Operate and troubleshoot all equipment utilized and perform minor instrument repairs. Coordinate major instrument repairs with repairperson. Establish and implement procedures to ensure that assigned equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated/standardized, adequate for the testing performed and is maintained in good working order. This includes maintaining equipment operating instructions, manuals, and required logbooks.
• Assist in developing SOPs relative to assigned responsibilities and implement SOPs that apply to area of responsibility.
• Communicate clearly and concisely to clients, management, and staff both orally and in writing. Delegate responsibilities to employees in a manner that ensures they understand their tasks and roles.
• Maintain necessary document control including worksheets, logs, listing of currently used methods with accepted modifications clearly specified, and records of method validation studies.
• Independently identify, investigate, and resolve or suggest solutions to analytical and administrative problems.
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Operations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related field and at least 5 years of laboratory experience
• Proven ability to work in a cGMP and ISO 17025 environment.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO systems.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Basic good understanding of cGMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time from 11:45pm-8:45am on Sunday/Monday - Thursday/Friday with additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA 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 vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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