Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV

**Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV - Responsibilities**

• Apply GMP/GLP and highest quality standards in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate and promote company vision, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 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 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 all activities in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with state and federal employment regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operations
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and at least 8 years of laboratory experience

Position is full-time, first shift position Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.