Group Leader- Med Device Microbiology Lab Operations

## 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. ## Job Description **Position Summary** The Laboratory Operations Group Leader is responsible for daily oversight of laboratory activities and people leadership to deliver high-quality laboratory outputs that meet all quality and safety requirements, and client expectations. This role combines technical expertise, team management, and process improvement to ensure smooth laboratory operations. **Key Responsibilities** **Team Leadership & Development** • Accountable for training and mentoring direct reports. • Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback. • Accountable for fostering a positive team environment - Maintain a low attrition rate within the team - Identify and develop future leaders and technical experts through mentoring, coaching, and career development programs. - Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion that values diversity and continuous learning. - Utilize employee incentive programs to recognize exemplary performance • Ensure compliance with HR and organizational policies related to people management. **Operational Management** • Accountable for supervising and coordinating daily lab operations - Plan and schedule tasks efficiently to meet client TATs. - Ensure all preparations and processes are in place to successfully conduct testing - Find and solve problems to prevent delays in daily lab operations - Accountable for ensuring appropriate staffing levels, including overtime and weekend coverage. • Responsible for all productivity metrics - Maintain on time performance rates and proactive communication - Maintain defect-free laboratory documentation (First-pass metrics) • Accountable for lab and consumable inventory systems. - Maintain effective Kanban system within department • Implement Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory processes. • Evaluate current and future equipment needs to support departmental goals and productivity (i.e. Capex) • Support effective communication on client testing and projects - Respond to client project inquiries with professionalism and accuracy, ensuring timely communication and resolution to support project success - Prepare accurate and timely testing and project quotations in alignment with client requests - Develop routine client testing quotes independently - Collaborate with management to…