Director of Operations - Eurofins USA Agroscience Services

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 900 laboratories across 50 countries and about 55,000 staff.

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Director of Operations, to work in our Residue Chemistry Department in Columbia, MO.

Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, coordinates, and directs client-contracted programs for research, product development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.

Directs technical resources in the form of staff, equipment, and facilities to provide company’s service to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Provides for adherence to established standards, policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, and governmental regulatory standards relative to the services provided by the group.

Leads and/or delegates day-to-day activities of subordinates in order to achieve expected results in terms of technical and quality performance according to applicable government regulations, manufacturing processes, or other considerations and approves creation and/or modification of standards, procedures, specifications, and processes.

Responsible for the technical product quality that is produced by the operating group.  Responsible for the day-to-day activities of supervisory capital and labor resources to achieve client contractual obligations.  Reviews research, testing, quality control/assurance, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.

Directs overall strategy plan for quality improvement initiatives and utilizes data generated from applicable sources to lead the quality focus of the department.

Interprets results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, management, and professional and technical societies; prepares reports and technical papers.

Directs and administers assigned functions to ensure high quality, cost effective services, which meet or surpass all regulatory standards.  Maintains and guides the implementation of organizational policies and procedures in compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.

Prepares reports and technical papers.

Advises and assists in obtaining patents for products, processes, and/or equipment.

Other duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory and company in general.

The ideal candidate would possess:

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or beyond in a relevant field such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable course work and a minimum of ten (10) years’ of increasingly responsible industry experience.  A significant history supervisory/management experience is required.

A Master’s degree in relevant fields as described above and a minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible industry experience.  A significant history of supervisory/management experience is required.

A PhD in relevant fields as describer above and a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible industry experience.  A significant history of supervisory/management experience is required.

Regulatory testing experience and regulatory training and/or knowledge in one or more technical disciplines.

Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and effective project management skills.

Demonstrated success in managing, developing, and executing programs throughout an organizational entity.

Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment.

Excellent people manager, open to direction, allows direct supervisors and/or Team Leaders the autonomy to resolve team crisis and conflict (personnel issues, schedules, etc.), and will aid in the conflict resolution as requested.

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!  To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services

 What Happens Next
 
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
Your data 
 
As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date
 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.