BioPharma Laboratory Support Services Manager - 744000070503125-2643

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• 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

agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes,
  
  

France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial

network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and
  
  

has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20

years.**

Basic Function And Scope Of Responsibility

The Laboratory Support Services Manager is responsible for the

management of the specimen management, accessioning and administrative

functions of the clinical and Biopharma testing areas of the laboratory.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide overall direction for the clinical laboratory support
  
  

functions; specimen management, accessioning and administrative

duties

• Set and measure against department productivity standards and
  
  

appropriate quality metrics

• Work closely and effectively with the laboratory management to
  
  

ensure all support systems are properly operating

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that focus on processes,
  
  

work flow and throughput so the lab can efficiently and effectively

handle growth while maintaining high quality standards

• Develop effective working relationships with other Lab and Non-Lab
  
  

Leaders

• Work effectively with IT to manage current systems and to develop
  
  

and help implement improvements that support our overall quality and

efficiency efforts

• Work effectively with Client Services and Billing Department to
  
  

ensure accuracy of account setup and timely correction of errors and

issues as they arise

• Assist in the management of the clinical lab budget and clinical lab
  
  

vendor contracts as appropriate

• Conduct regularly scheduled (at least monthly) effective and
  
  

productive team meetings

• Demonstrate ability to coach associates through necessary
  
  

performance improvements and to help make hiring and termination

decisions

• Employ sufficient number of properly qualified personnel to meet
  
  

growing test volumes

• Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with direct reports
  
  

which focus on execution of their respective responsibilities as

well as their growth and development with the Company

• Actively participate in the development of departmental goals,
  
  

objectives and systems

• Represent department and the organization favorably and in
  
  

accordance with established Company standards and associate

attributes at all ti es.

• Other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High school diploma required. BS or BA in biological, physical,

chemical, clinical laboratory science preferred

2 years of experience in a high complexity laboratory setting

2 Years Of Supervisory Experience Required

Ability to safely work with potentially infectious human blood and body

fluids utilizing all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Experience working on automated and manual platforms

Demonstrated project management skills

Demonstrated successful and effective management and leadership of a

large and diverse team

In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements; specifically

HIPAA regulations relating to patient privacy

Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance

Ability to work outside of normal core business hours as needed

Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking abilities

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to i