QC Biochemist Group Leader

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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Job Summary:
Support bioassay testing and equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lab Operations:
  Perform bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep, equipment calibrations, and sanitization.
  Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.

• Documentation & Compliance:
  Enter and verify data, review qualification protocols and logbook entries, and perform second-person verification.
  Support deviation investigations and change controls.

• Technical Support:
  Troubleshoot instrument-related issues and act as a technical resource for equipment.
  Interact with customers, vendors, and support groups to resolve qualification and operational issues.

• Team Leadership:
  Coach and develop team members, monitor workflow to meet turnaround times (TAT), conduct performance reviews, and manage training and succession planning.

• Collaboration & Strategy:
  Work closely with leadership and clients to implement business directives and drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics) or related field
  4+ years of relevant lab experience (bioassays, cell passages, media/buffer prep) 

• Work Authorization:
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without restriction or need for sponsorship.

• Technical & Scientific Skills:
  Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
  Ability to learn new techniques, troubleshoot instruments, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  Experience with equipment qualification, maintenance, and documentation.

• Leadership & Collaboration:
  Proven leadership with a focus on team development, engagement, morale, and retention.
  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

• Communication & Work Style:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse skill levels.
  Detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset.
  Strong focus on quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ability to maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Additional Information

•  Position is Thursday to Monday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm. Overtime as needed.  
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN 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
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.