Microbiology Operations Manager
Eurofins

North Brunswick, New Jersey

Posted in Science and Research


Job Info



Company Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for all activities in the microbiology laboratory, working closely with the Site Director, Microbiology staff, Quality Manager, Business Development and customers. Is a member of the Quality Committee and can act as a Business Unit Leader or Quality Manager in his/her absence. Ensures compliance of the testing within the microbiology laboratory with cGMP, ISO 17025 and company quality standards.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Provides operational leadership and support through effective planning,
    execution, management of personnel and available resources.
  • Motivates staff to perform at high levels, and ensures engaged employees, satisfied clients, and efficient processes that are quality driven.
  • Assist the Business Unit Manager in managing daily operations of the microbiology laboratory including scheduling, supervising, instructing, monitoring, and assisting in the performance of manual and instrumental analyses. Develops and maintains production schedules, ensuring on-time completion and delivery of Reports and Data Packages into QA.
  • Is a subject matter expert for the business in their field. Provides and assists customers with understanding regulatory guidelines, test results, technical support, and the appropriateness of specific tests, including advantages and limitations of test procedures.
  • Accomplished productivity through effective communication of company
    goals/objectives and supports staff in achieving such expectations by
    appraising performance and giving continuous feedback.
  • Plans and oversees development of new laboratory technologies and test
    methods.
  • Ensures continuous development and training of staff.
  • Ensures that the facility, instrumentation, and equipment are well maintained
    and in good working order.
  • Ensures the implementation of the laboratory Quality Management System
    and its compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
  • Handles client and employee requests and concerns appropriate and in a
    timely manner.
  • Performs laboratory testing, when necessary.
  • Evaluates resumes, interviews potential employees, and hires new personnel.
  • Assists in writing regulatory documents relating to the Quality Management System and regulatory agencies such as ISO, AAMI, USP, and FDA.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in microbiology, or a related field.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a testing laboratory, with a preference given to candidates with supervisory experience
  • Good knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 17025 and cGMP.
  • Internal contact includes daily contact with all personnel and regular contact with management.
  • External contact may require infrequent contact with Clients.
  • External contact with vendors may be required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Competencies:
  • Detailed understanding of microbiological sciences related to pharmaceutical and medical device testing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Responsive problem solver and action-oriented

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, working(Monday-Friday 8am-5pm),overtime as needed. Candidates currentlyliving within commutable distance to North Brunswick Township, NJare 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

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date


We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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



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