Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV

Job Description

**Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV - Responsibilities**

• Apply GMP/GLP and highest quality standards in all areas of responsibility

• Demonstrate and promote company vision, policies, and procedures

• Ensure quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify and correct departures from the quality system

• Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet turnaround time and quality/productivity metrics

• Conduct performance reviews, interview applicants, maintain training records, and evaluate succession plans for assigned employees

• Coach, train, and develop team members to maximize performance and support personal development

• Address performance issues and foster team motivation and morale

• Supervise team in performing client service requirements and complex projects

• Provide technical consultation to clients on results interpretation and troubleshooting

• Lead investigations independently, establish root cause analysis, and develop robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Champion implementation of new techniques, technologies, and instrumentation; support onboarding of new systems

• Drive LEAN initiatives and operational improvements; continually evaluate systems and processes

• Monitor and approve employee time entries and consumables spending

• Assess departmental growth needs and provide input for capital expenditure planning

• Evaluate pricing structures and assess new business opportunities

• Develop leadership skills through applicable training and expand self-awareness

• Communicate effectively with client staff and internal teams

• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with state and federal employment regulations

• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 8 years of laboratory experience

Additional Information

Position is full-time, first shift position Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.