Business Unit Manager - DQCI

Eurofins • Fresno, CA

123d

About The Position

Lead the Lab. Grow the Business. Advance Public Health. Are you a science-minded leader with a head for business and a heart for mission? At Eurofins DQCI, LLC we’re seeking a bold and capable Business Unit Manager to oversee our Dairy Testing division — a fast-paced, high-impact business line at the intersection of innovation, safety, and operational excellence. You’ll own the strategy, business development, operational performance, and culture of a unit responsible for analyzing dairy quality components and contaminants in raw milk and finished products as well as pesticide contaminants in produce. This is your chance to scale a business, lead a team, and make a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in chemistry, biology, food science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years leading teams in a scientific or regulated environment.
• Proven success managing change, growth, or turnaround efforts.
• Skilled in team development, culture-building, and goal setting.
• Working knowledge of analytical chemistry preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) is a plus.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and lab operations helpful.
• Confident with business planning, client proposals, and capital decisions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Set the Vision: Define and execute a strategy that positions DQCI as a national leader in dairy testing.
• Drive Commercial Development: Represent the business externally with confidence, support business development activities and oversee key accounts.
• Own Business Performance: Drive unit-level performance with full P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Lead the Team: Manage, inspire, and develop scientists, technicians, and support staff in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• Elevate the Work: Ensure scientific integrity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree