Microbiology Manager

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics • Centennial, CO

3d • $78,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Manages the day to day operation of the microbiology department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing Oversees the scheduling of microbiology staff to insure production schedules are met Counsels microbiology staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations Oversees the checking and transfer of microbiology data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release Oversees the orientation of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendation to management Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives. Recommends new equipment for the microbiology department. Compiles statistics Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and restocking points for microbiology supplies and reagents Serves as a liaison for the department to outside vendors Assists the laboratory manager in the development of a budget and monitors microbiology expenditures Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies Supports Eurofins DPT’ business philosophy, leadership values and ethics In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Science degree required
• WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in microbiologic testing
• Considerable knowledge of the use of microbiological apparatus and equipment
• Ability to organize, communicate, teach, and work with others in an effective manner
• Ability to manage and schedule the work of others
• Knowledge of federal, state and local standards, regulations, guidelines and requirements effecting operations of a clinical reference laboratory
• Analytical thinking and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manages the day to day operation of the microbiology department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing
• Oversees the scheduling of microbiology staff to insure production schedules are met
• Counsels microbiology staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations
• Oversees the checking and transfer of microbiology data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release
• Oversees the orientation of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department
• Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendation to management
• Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives.
• Recommends new equipment for the microbiology department.
• Compiles statistics
• Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and restocking points for microbiology supplies and reagents
• Serves as a liaison for the department to outside vendors
• Assists the laboratory manager in the development of a budget and monitors microbiology expenditures
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins DPT’ business philosophy, leadership values and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager