Supervisor Group Lead - Environment Testing - 1st shift

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Supervisor Group Lead provides technical and operational support to a specific environment-testing group while participating in daily sample production. The role coordinates and prioritizes laboratory work, oversees staff training and performance, supports quality and safety requirements, and helps ensure client deadlines and turnaround-time targets are met. The Supervisor Group Lead may also prepare and analyze samples, review and authorize data, and assist analysts with laboratory procedures, equipment, and reporting. This is a Monday–Friday position scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed. The work may involve standing for extended periods and handling 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.
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.
Knowledge of computer systems.
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 its operations, standards, and technical competencies, demonstrated through mastery of prerequisite progression responsibilities.
Previous experience with environment testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and 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.
Ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to team goals, and support department productivity.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
Comfort using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
Consistent delivery of high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while following written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Coordinate laboratory work projects with department management, operations leaders, and project managers to prioritize workload and meet client requirements.
Manage internal department projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to 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 requirements are met.
Train new analysts and develop staff skills in equipment and procedures.
Review and approve employee timecards; set staff schedules and review time-off requests in collaboration with the manager and other group leads.
Prepare department reports and track department productivity.
Conduct department safety inspections as needed and 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 support productivity and compliance 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 laboratory personnel.
Support positive staff morale through recognition and activities.
Determine overtime needs and make recommendations to the manager and BUMa.
Address employee performance improvement and disciplinary issues; provide input into hiring and firing decisions as needed.
Review analysts’ work at Level I and II to finalize data packages, and assist lower-level analysts with analytical procedures, instrument use, and report production.
Fill in for the Department Manager as needed.
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.
Clean work areas, dispose of samples according to EH&S requirements, and stock or order supplies as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.