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Eurofins Laboratory Operations Supervisor in Lenexa, Kansas
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.
The Laboratory Operations Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory.
Essential Job Duties:
• Oversee daily operations in the laboratory and provide overall direction and assistance to associates
• Administer work schedules and review/approve associate time sheets
• Work with manager to ensure appropriate staffing of area of responsibility
• Ensure laboratory associates have thorough understanding of assay theory, troubleshooting, and data analyses by serving as mentor and coach
• Ensure laboratory associates are up to date at all times with training and competency assessments for their areas of responsibility; perform competency assessments when delegated by Laboratory Technical Supervisor
• Monitor department productivity and ensure appropriate quality metrics are met (turnaround times, quality events, etc.)
• Approve clinical laboratory assays that have been submitted prior to results being reported to clients
• Resolve technical problems and ensure that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken when deficiencies or errors are found for both the clinical laboratory and/or medical device products as appropriate
• Perform annual review of SOPs not requiring revision and relevant to those laboratory methods for which they have direct operational responsibility to determine if they continue to be accurate and applicable, as required
• Identify inefficiencies in processes, workflow, and throughput and implement process improvements to minimize waste
• Proactively develop plans to meet future departmental needs
• Perform testing as necessary in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Scientist job description
• Support the lab manager in conducting effective and productive team meetings
• Provide primary source of information and assistance to other departments as needed
• Interview and select candidates for open Clinical Laboratory Scientist positions when needed
• Accept, complete and report on special assignments within the agreed upon timeframe
• Other duties as assigned by management
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical, or clinical laboratory science 4 years’ experience in a high complexity laboratory setting
• Will be working on automated and manual platforms
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids
• Requires flexibility in schedule, working hours and days (potentially including weekends) outside of normal schedule when necessary
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make sound independent decisions
• Analytical judgment, problem solving skills, accuracy and detail oriented
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs
Physical Requirements:
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.