Supervisor Group Lead - Environment Testing

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Group Lead provides technical and operational support to a specific group while participating in daily sample production. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling and prioritizing work tasks, training, problem solving, implementing new procedures and methods, analyzing samples, reviewing and validating data and completing reports. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Requirements

BS/BA in Chemistry or related field of study; 6 years of experience in a related field in lieu of degree
Knowledge of computer systems
4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; Minimum 1 year of Leadership experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

An advanced-level knowledge within the department, acquired through the fulfillment and mastery of all prerequisite progression responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the department’s operations, standards, and technical competencies.
Previous experience with environment testing
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
Ability to related well to others and a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.
Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions.
Effective collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports department productivity goals
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
Consistently delivers high‑quality work within established timelines and specifications.
Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Coordinates work projects with department manager, operations leader and/or project managers to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements.
Coordinate and manage internal projects for the assigned department, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to turnaround time targets (TAT‑95 < 14 days).
Release samples to laboratory personnel and communicate due dates and update turnaround times.
Ensures sample and extract hold times are monitored and adhered to.
Responsible for ensuring proper training of all new analysts and developing staff in skills, equipment and procedures.
Carries out timecard review and approval.
Sets staff schedules and reviews time off request in collaboration with manager and group leads across the greater department.
Preparing department reports as assigned by laboratory management.
Tracking department productivity.
May perform department safety inspections to maintain EH&S requirements.
Ensures staff training documentation (IDOC/DOC) is current and accurate
Ensures timely completion of QC samples required for accreditation (MDL, LOD/LOQ)
Creates and updates department standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Supervises Analysts to maximize productivity and ensure appropriate testing procedures in compliance with quality assurance and standard operating procedure requirements.
Communicates department issues and provides status reports to next level of Lab Management and Project Managers.
Assist Department Manager to evaluate individual performance in mid-year and yearly performance review as well as providing feedback on an on-going basis to lab personnel.
Actively engages in maintaining positive morale through staff recognition and activities.
Determines need for OT and makes recommendations to manager and BUMa.
Responsible for employee performance improvement and/or disciplinary issues
Reviews the work of other analysts (Level I & II review) to produce finalized data for data packages. Assists lower-level analysts in analytical procedures, instrument usage, and report production.
May have input into hiring and firing decisions
May fill in for Department Manager
Participates in product development, process improvement and cost saving measures.
Participation in Company-wide initiatives, projects and opportunities.
Reviews data produced in assigned department and authorized its release.
Prepares and analyzes samples for analysis based on method requirements.
May clean work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
May dispose of samples according to EH&S requirements.
May stock and order supplies as needed.
Additional duties as assigned