Group Leader - Biologics Raw Materials - Eurofins

Eurofins is the world leader in the bio/pharmaceutical testing market.  With over €5.3 billion in annual revenues and 55,000 employees across 900 sites in 50 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.


The Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) Group is the largest network of harmonized bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories worldwide. Eurofins BPT provides comprehensive CMC laboratory services for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. The service portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.



Job Summary: Eurofins Biologics Raw Materials team is seeking a Group Leader to join them in Columbia, MO on a full-time basis. This individual will combine technical expertise in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other wet lab techniques with team leadership to support the daily operations of the lab.


Responsibilities include:



+ 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.



What technical expertise are we looking for?



+ Chromatography


+ Empower software


+ SEC


+ Mass Spectrometry 




Minimum Qualifications:



+ Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of five years of experience in a directly relevant setting.


+ OR


+ Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.


+ OR


+ PhD in a relevant field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and experience.




This position is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates who live within a commutable distance from Columbia, MO 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 PTO, 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.