Company Description With over 40 years of specialized expertise in infectious disease, immunology and allergy testing for immunocompromised and critical patients, Eurofins Viracor is committed to helping medical professionals, transplant teams, reference labs and biopharmaceutical companies get results faster, when it matters most. Viracor is passionate about delivering value to our clients by providing timely, actionable information - never losing sight of the connection between the testing we perform and the patients you serve Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Job Description ob Description Responsible for Sales, business development, quality control, and the overall financial performance of the location Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Demonstrates and promotes the company vision * Regular attendance and punctuality * Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed * Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the professional development of subordinate employees * Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company * Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained * Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers * Foster morale and teamwork * Ensure coverage and performance * Lead team, schedule, and train employees * Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations * Has authority to execute a work stoppage in the event of a quality issue that would require the lab to stop operations until investigation gives assurance that work can begin * Work with direct supervisor or director to commence work as a result of a work stoppage * Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans * Serve as a member of the Corporate Management team and provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company * Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities * Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to: budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control * Oversee daily operations including: laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties * Represent the laboratory in technical meetings * Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies * Implement the decisions of the executive committee * Propose major investments to company executives * Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget * Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company guidelines * Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.) * Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly * Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel. Coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel * Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources * Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments * Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities, e.g., methods, SOPs, etc. Propose changes to documents and approve documents when required * Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required * Minimum Bachelor's degree in Science or related field * 7+ years of applicable and progressively expanded laboratory experience, MBA * At least 5 years of supervisory experience * Strong technical and management background required * Must be able to organize and lead laboratory personnel in a manner that reflects corporate goals and objectives and schedule workflow so as to optimize laboratory productivity and client satisfaction in a cost effective manner * Ability to understand and analyze financial statements * Ability to lead lab through continuous improvement initiatives * Experience in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations * Experience in technical/business writing and giving oral presentations * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills * Excellent communication skills and attention to detail * Responsive problem solver and action oriented * Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills * Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude * Fluent in English is required Additional Information We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal! Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. .