QC Microbiology Group Leader

Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 55 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a nationally recognized laboratory, is searching for an experienced QC Microbiology Group Leader to join our Professional Scientific Services group in Bothell, WA.
Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and manage a team of QC Microbiology Analysts to perform environmental monitoring sampling and testing activities
• Schedule, coordinate, train, and perform routine environmental and water sample collection for cleanroom manufacturing facility
• Perform clean steam and compressed gas sampling
• Assist in drafting technical documents including SOPs, test methods, sampling plans, and quality documents
• Maintain samples; perform data verification and data entry in a cGMP environment.
• Troubleshoot processes and support CAPA and LEAN improvement on processes
• Create and drive a positive, inclusive, success-oriented, high performing team
• Track and monitor team performance using internal and external metrics
• Implement employee development opportunities including career growth, technical growth, leadership growth, and facilitate peer-to-peer cross training
• Identify and resolve service and personnel problems in a timely manner
• Escalate service and personnel problems as needed
• Timecard approvals, PTO approvals, and other related administrative tasks
• Collaborate with and report to area leadership

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Experience performing and training GMP environmental/water monitoring collection and testing activities.
• Experience collaborating between manufacturing and quality labs in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced team-oriented setting
• Proficiency with computer systems including LIMS, Microsoft programs, and document management systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively
• Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or other related degree concentration
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in GMP manufacturing setting
• Leadership experience, initiative, and teambuilding skills
• Experience with cGMP
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Bothell, WA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.

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.

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