Manager of Quality Assurance

Eurofins Agroscience Services is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to join our team in Columbia, MO. Candidates should have extensive experience in quality assurance, be passionate about science and seek a fast-paced, team-based environment.Position Summary: This position serves a critical role in the development and growth of testing services to support registration within the agriculture, consumer product, and pharmaceutical industries. Working with the Product Chemistry, Residue Chemistry and Field Management teams to support regulatory testing for the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, this role will also lead the Quality Assurance Unit at the site. Responsibilities include management of daily operations within the QA team, leadership of the department to implement vision and growth opportunities, and collaboration with EAS management, scientific resources, and clients to best support regulated studies for these dynamic industries. Manager of Quality Assurance responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Manage QA staff to serve clients in a timely, accurate and high-quality manner. Includes leading and/or delegating daily activities of staff, including training and instruction, in order to achieve expected results in terms of timely and quality review according to applicable government regulations, procedures or other considerations.Collaborate with EAS leadership, industry, clients and associations to understand and meet the regulatory needs of the site.Establish, develop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and relevant quality associations, participating in committees, symposiums, etc., to keep current on industry trends and regulations.Manage overall strategy plan for quality initiatives and utilize data/metrics generated from applicable sources to lead the quality focus of the site QA.Interpret and communicate GLP quality philosophy to appropriate personnel at the site.Update and advise senior management, technical personnel and other staff of the activities of the site QA.Manage and administer assigned functions to ensure high quality, cost effective services, which meet or surpass all regulatory standards. Maintain and guide the implementation of organizational policies and procedures in compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.Performs internal and external quality audits.Mentors and trains GLP QA staff to develop a cross-trained staff of quality professionals. Provides guidance and mentoring in the areas of conflict resolution.