Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Quality Assurance Group Leader

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cGMP Quality Systems (21 CFR Part 210, 211, EU GMP Annex)
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and make timely decisions
  • Excellent oral and written communication with strong attention to detail
  • Capability to work independently and within a team, self-motivated and adaptable
  • Proficient in learning new techniques, keeping accurate records, and complying with policies
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and team-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Delegate project ownership to team members.
  • Provide support and constructive feedback on delegated tasks.
  • Prioritize employee development through training and clear communication of goals.
  • Coach direct reports through challenges without taking over their tasks.
  • Interact with other departments to ensure quality data delivery to clients.
  • Support upper management in initiatives to enhance quality and productivity.
  • Work with laboratory and support groups to improve quality metrics and implement CAPA processes.
  • Perform major investigation writing/review and thorough root cause analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:
  • Delegate responsibilities and project ownership to direct reports.
  • Provide follow-up, support, and constructive feedback for delegated tasks.
  • Make employee development a top priority - project/department cross training, technical skills development, involvement/ownership, job plans in place, expectations/goals clearly communicated.
  • Be available and coach direct reports though challenges, without doing the work for them.
  • Provide direct reports with constructive, positive feedback for continuous improvement and development.
  • Provide real-time feedback. Interact with and/or educate other departments (technical and support) to ensure that Eurofins, as an organization, is providing quality data in a timely manner that meets the clients needs.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and support upper management in initiatives to improve quality/productivity.
  • Work with the laboratory and support groups to improve quality metrics, and enable CAPA implementation.
  • Also support the technical and supports groups with investigation writing and review, including thorough root cause analysis
  • Technical writing and review; tracking action items and driving to completion; ability to identify trends in recurring events.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities such as: effective communication, display of confidence, motivation, and follow through on assignments.
  • Perform higher level QA tasks including but not limited to: major investigation writing/review, in-depth root cause analysis, data trending/analysis, supplier audits, internal audits, validation/change control writing/review, batch record/EM report review, assist with agency inspections, review/write QAU procedures.


Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:
  • Familiarity with cGMP Quality Systems (21 CFR Part 210, 211, EU GMP Annex)
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Ability to Multi-task and to make decisions when required.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and team building skills

Basic Minimum Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the laboratory or a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the laboratory at a high level of performance (if possessing no degreee)
  • Experience in regulated industries (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Device) Biologics)
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship


Additional Information

Position is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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

About Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing analytical, research and testing services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, crop protection, chemical, food, environmental and consumer products industries. The company was founded in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest CROs in the world, with over 50 locations in 20 countries. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in bioanalytical testing and laboratory services. The company's services include method development and validation, stability testing, quality control testing, and regulatory compliance support.
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