Supervisor - Elemental

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.In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Supervisor - Elemental - 2nd Shift (1pm - 10pm) or (2pm - 11pm)

Assist in supervision of general department operations, interface with other department heads; provide guidance on procedures and/or problems, analysis methods, techniques, equipment, and schedules.

Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements; understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Analysis Methods.

Adhere to, and ensure that staff adheres to, pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to department; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Assist in instruction, monitoring, troubleshooting and assisting in the performance of manual and instrumental analysis. Operate equipment and perform minor instrument repairs. Assist with the establishment and implementation of procedures to ensure that assigned equipment is properly cleaned, calibrate/standardized, adequate for the testing performed and is maintained in good working order. This includes maintaining equipment operating instructions, manuals, and required logbooks.

Assist in modification, development, writing and editing of analysis methods relative to assigned department, assist in the maintenance of fully approved, scientifically sound protocols and written standard methodologies to be used in area of responsibility.

Review and evaluate test data generated within assigned area of responsibility for technical accuracy as well as assisting with SOP and cGMP compliance. Assist in the performance and provide basic evaluation of statistical tests to determine the quality accuracy of data and report values.

Perform analysis and record test data and results for samples in logbook, record book or BookMaster and enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export, in a timely and accurate manner.

Assist in writing and review protocols and reports.

Communicate and discuss methods, results and questions with client service personnel; Assist to ensure that clients receive good service, accurate results, and fast turnaround time consistent with superior analytical testing.

Assist in evaluating services offered by area of responsibility; assist in the recommendation, development and implementation of new services, more accurate, efficient and appropriate test procedures, more accurate, efficient, or cost effective equipment and more efficient layout of facilities.

Help monitor turnaround times to support accurate quotations to clients and to keep Laboratory Manager informed of deviations from expected normal to include situations where client expectations were not met.

Assist to communicate clearly and concisely to clients, management, and staff both orally and in writing. Delegate responsibilities to employees in a manner that ensures they understand their tasks and roles.

Assist to ensure that area of responsibility maintains good standing in appropriate proficiency testing (check sample) programs such as AACC, AOCS, AAFCO, etc. Assist in quick response to questions concerning data quality.

Assist in the maintenance of necessary document control including worksheets, logs, and listing of currently used methods with accepted modifications clearly specified, and records of method validation studies.

Assist in the administering and direct the training of all assigned technical staff on methods, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and local laboratory policies/procedures applicable to area of responsibility.

Assist in the evaluation and approval or rejection of prospective and in-progress non-conformances (as exceptions) to standards (policies, procedures, specifications, etc.); assist in the investigation to determine the cause of retrospective non-conformances, assist in the determination and implementation of correctiveaction; and assist with the follow-up to ensure that the corrective action resolved the problem.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented

Bachelor's degree with major in an appropriate science field. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.

Prefer experience or coursework in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations, mathematics, and technical/business writing.

Experience working in cGMP environment.

1-5 years of aplicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience to include the design and review of projects, and the development and review of new testing protocols.

Basic understanding of cGMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 guidelines.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!Life at Eurofins is a meritocracy, where people are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for their success, allowing them to advance quickly. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career.We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.