Lab Instrumentation Specialist Group Leader

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.

• Act as liaison between the building scheduler, maintenance shops, and lab personnel to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment.
• Perform equipment requalification activities on time.
• Working knowledge of the local CMMS.
• Execute qualification protocols for new equipment.
• Document maintenance-related activities in logbooks.
• Recommend changes to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Act as the local technical expert for equipment.
• Be able to technically review and verify qualification protocols and logbook entries.
• Communicate with other functions and external vendors regarding qualification issues and key operational objectives.
• Interact effectively with customers and support groups.
• Network with other areas to understand, recommend, and suggest best practices with regard to equipment maintenance, requalification testing, and other lifecycle activities.
• Be able to investigate Interact with Global Quality Lab Equipment function to set global corporate policy regarding equipment.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot equipment-related issues.
• Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
• Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Prepare and review job plans, conduct semiannual performance reviews, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth
• Collaborate closely with leaders and clients in implementing overall business directives
• Bachelor's degree in physical science (chemistry, physics, etc.), or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• 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
• Leadership experience
• 4+ years related lab experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as an independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, result-driven and highly flexible team-player in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong focus on quality, teamwork, and productivity
• Proactive, positive, solution-oriented leadership style with ability to prioritize and coordinate simultaneous projects with varying deadlines
• Strength in employee engagement, morale, and retention
• Position is full-time, 8 : 00 am- 5 : 00 pm Overtime as needed.
• 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
• LI-EB1

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.