Supervisor Group Lead - Environment Testing - 1st shift

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Supervisor Group Lead provides technical and operational support to an assigned group while participating in daily sample production. The role coordinates laboratory workload and internal projects, monitors turnaround times and sample hold times, trains and develops staff, reviews and validates data, prepares reports, and supports implementation of procedures and methods. The position also supervises analysts to maintain productivity and compliance with quality assurance and standard operating procedure requirements. Work is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed. The work may be physical and require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware, and specialized equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or six years of experience in a related field in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of computer systems.
At least four years of experience in a laboratory setting.
At least one year of leadership experience with routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Advanced-level knowledge of the department, including mastery of prerequisite progression responsibilities and a deep understanding of its operations, standards, and technical competencies.
Previous experience with environmental testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
Ability to relate well to others and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.
Critical-thinking skills to evaluate options and make decisions.
Collaborative approach that supports team and department productivity goals.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities, multiple tasks, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Comfort using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
Ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while following written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work projects with department management, operations leaders, and project managers to prioritize laboratory workloads and meet client requirements.
Coordinate and manage department projects to meet delivery deadlines and turnaround time targets, including TAT-95 under 14 days.
Release samples to laboratory personnel, communicate due dates, and update turnaround times.
Monitor sample and extract hold times to ensure they are met.
Train new analysts and develop staff skills in equipment and procedures.
Review and approve timecards; set staff schedules and review time-off requests in collaboration with managers and group leads.
Prepare department reports and track productivity.
Conduct department safety inspections as needed to maintain EH&S requirements.
Ensure staff training documentation (IDOC/DOC) is current and accurate.
Ensure timely completion of QC samples required for accreditation, including MDL and LOD/LOQ.
Create and update department standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Supervise analysts to maximize productivity and ensure testing complies with quality assurance and SOP requirements.
Communicate department issues and provide status reports to laboratory management and project managers.
Assist the Department Manager with performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to personnel.
Support positive staff morale through recognition and activities.
Determine the need for overtime and make recommendations to the manager and BUMa.
Address employee performance improvement and disciplinary issues.
Review analysts’ work (Level I and II review) and produce finalized data for data packages.
Assist lower-level analysts with analytical procedures, instrument use, and report production.
May provide input into hiring and firing decisions and may fill in for the Department Manager.
Participate in product development, process improvement, cost-saving measures, and company-wide initiatives.
Review department data and authorize its release.
Prepare and analyze samples according to method requirements.
May clean work areas, dispose of samples according to EH&S requirements, and stock or order supplies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.