HPLC & Day 1 Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!  

Job Description

Leadership Responsibilities

• This position will oversee a whole team of 22 Day 1 Chemists, while directly managing 6 Group Leaders
• Leading direct reports, group leaders and their teams, and serving clients in technical settings, such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Coordinate scheduling & allocation of responsibilities, and new-hire on-boarding process
• Coordinates the overtime and weekend schedule as required.
• Development of teambuilding strategies and initiatives
• Application of Lean concepts to improve operational excellence
• Monitors the day to day operations of QC analyst staff
• Coaches, mentors, and supports the group leads and monitors staff productivity
• May support group lead professional development
• Coordinating and participating with new hire interviews

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Coordinates training program
• Performs laboratory investigation reports
• Performs chemistry testing on drug substances and drug products using HPLC, pH, appearance testing, etc.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and calibration
• Performs peer review of data
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking and metric reporting

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• QC Analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferrably with release testing
• 4 years of cGMP experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills and initiative
• 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
• Experience with LIMS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• 3 years of previous dynamic team leadership experience
• 3 years of laboratory experience (GMP preferred)
• Must have at least 2 years of HPLC experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of  Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

• 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases
• Base compensation is $38-$45 per hour based on experience.
• 2nd and 3rd shift positions will add a 10% and 15% differential to the base pay.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.