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Laboratory Manager (Environmental Testing) - Eurofins EMLab P&K - Marlton, NJ

Employer
Eurofins USA
Location
Marlton, New Jersey, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 7, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Forensics
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 50 countries, employing about 50.000 staff.

Job Description

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for maintaining a positive operating margin at the laboratory level (EBITAS), achieving the annual budget, and maintaining necessary cost control. Supervises all Department Managers, who are responsible for laboratory personnel, and provides leadership and direction as needed. Responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of facility operation with corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for upholding and enforcing Company policies, including but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, Ethics, and Harassment.

Expected to champion Health & Safety and assume ownership for the safety of those employees within her/his responsibility.

Manages the laboratory to provide positive operating margin and meet annual budgetary goals.

Builds and maintains positive customer relationships and sales growth through direct interaction with customers and Eurofins TestAmerica sales personnel.

Establishes and maintains an active and positive safety culture and ensures that the Employee Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed to maintain facility operations that are compliant with appropriate policies and regulations.

Reviews and approves Quality Assurance SOPs for the facility and ensures their implementation so that the facility is operated in a compliant manner which allows it to produce defensible data.

Prioritizes the activities of the operations groups to ensure key goals are achieved and customer service needs are addressed.

Provides periodic reports to VPO to ensure that goals and objectives are being achieved and to recognize opportunities for development.

Works with Project Managers to ensure the accurate forecast of receipts, provide quality analytical data to clients and meet on- time delivery dates.

Communicates facility-specific goals and objectives to employees. Communicates and implements company initiatives designed to foster teamwork and communication.

Fulfills supervisory responsibilities with direct reports to achieve strong staff performance. Mentors key employees.

Evaluates and maintains appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs and budgetary requirements.

Supports the Human Resources function to ensure that all policies and programs are applied consistently throughout the laboratory.

Works with the IT Group to ensure that the facility has appropriate Information Technology resources and that they are being used effectively to support operational requirements.

Actively participates in the process of sharing and adopting best practices within Eurofins TestAmerica. Provides technical assistance to other Eurofins TestAmerica laboratories as needed to improve productivity and customer service

Approves of all laboratory purchases including capital spending approvals to support the business plan and maintain profitability.

Maintaining lab metrics scores for Quality and client experience at 90% or greater.

Participates in the creation of annual budget: forecast of revenue, determination of manpower, CAPEX.

Works with the Finance to create weekly revenue forecast and participates in Monthly financial calls to discuss lab performance

Conducts regular 1:1 and group meetings with department managers

Provides yearly performance reviews to all reporting managers and ensures that the laboratory meet deadlines for submittal of reviews for all employees.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Education/Experience (BMQ):

Education: BS/BA degree in Biology or a related field

Experience:
  • 1 years supervisory experience
  • 1 years management experience
  • 3 years analytical experience or related technical field
Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises multiple personnel of varying levels.

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
  • Familiarity with laboratory operations and services
  • Familiarity with accreditations and the audit process.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Strong customer relations skills
  • Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level
  • Ability to control operating budgets
  • Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices
  • Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
  • Ability to successfully handle contract and other negotiations
  • Strong decision-making abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication
  • Highly organized

Additional Information

Position is full time, Tuesday - Saturday8am - 5pm.

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.

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

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