Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services•Portage, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV oversees laboratory operations and a team, ensuring work meets GMP/GLP and quality standards, client requirements, and turnaround-time and productivity goals. The role includes employee development and performance management, client technical consultation, investigation and CAPA leadership, adoption of new technologies, and continuous operational improvement. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates within a commutable distance of Portage, Michigan, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related degree concentration.
At least 8 years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Apply GMP/GLP and quality standards, and promote company vision, policies, and procedures.
Ensure the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify and correct departures from the quality system.
Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet turnaround-time and quality/productivity metrics.
Conduct performance reviews, interview applicants, maintain training records, and evaluate succession plans for assigned employees.
Coach, train, and develop team members; address performance issues and foster team motivation and morale.
Supervise the team in performing client service requirements and complex projects.
Provide clients with technical consultation on results interpretation and troubleshooting.
Lead investigations independently, establish root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Champion implementation of new techniques, technologies, and instrumentation, and support onboarding of new systems.
Drive LEAN initiatives and operational improvements; continually evaluate systems and processes.
Monitor and approve employee time entries and consumables spending.
Assess departmental growth needs and provide input for capital expenditure planning.
Evaluate pricing structures and assess new business opportunities.
Develop leadership skills through applicable training and expand self-awareness.
Communicate effectively with client staff and internal teams.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently in compliance with state and federal employment regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support smooth department operations.