Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV

Eurofins•Portage, MI

About The Position

The Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV supervises laboratory operations and staff while ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP and quality standards. The role coordinates daily workflows and monitors turnaround time, quality, and productivity; develops employees; oversees client service and complex projects; and provides technical consultation to clients. The position also leads investigations and CAPA, supports new techniques and instrumentation, drives operational improvements, and contributes to departmental planning and business development. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates within commuting 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 the highest quality standards in all areas of responsibility.
Demonstrate 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 to maximize performance and support personal development.
Address performance issues and foster team motivation and morale.
Supervise the team in performing client service requirements and complex projects.
Provide technical consultation to clients on results interpretation and troubleshooting.
Lead investigations independently, establish root cause analysis, and develop robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Champion implementation of new techniques, technologies, and instrumentation; 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 ensure smooth department operations.