Molecular Lab Technical Manager

Summary

Join Eurofins Professional Scientific Services as a Technical Manager and lead a team of approximately 60 employees in a new laboratory setting. This role involves collaborating with a client to establish and manage the lab, overseeing employee training and development, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. You will leverage your clinical trial experience and molecular genetic testing expertise to contribute as a subject matter expert. The position requires strong management and communication skills, along with experience in a clinical laboratory environment. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and bonus opportunities. While remote, candidates near West Point, PA are preferred.

Requirements

• BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 7 years of experience or Advanced degree with 3 years of experience
• Management and training experience
• Clinical trial experience in the lab
• Experience working with robotics
• Experience with PCR, Oligonucleotides, Plasmids
• Effective oral and written communications
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support Associate Technical Director in building and managing a team of ~60 PSS employees
• Use technical background and experience within a clinical lab setting to contribute as SME within molecular genetic testing
• Oversee training of new employees
• Manage Group Leaders/SME’s in the lab
• Schedule laboratory staff as appropriate to meet testing or other delivery expectations
• Timely recruiting of new or replacement staff
• Work with recruiting teams to drive down recruitment TAT’s
• Work with their teams to drive up retention
• Be readily available to work with staff on career pathing to help retain employees
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
• Deliver KPI’s and metrics directly to Associate Director or client contacts where necessary
• Ensure efficient and effective operations and systems to support strategic goals of company and client in Product Quality
• Ensure compliance to cGMP and/or FDA compliance where applicable
• Perform administrative functions as needed; attend company and client meetings and share information
• Continuously improve processes and gain efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred
• At least 5 years of clinical trial experience
• At least 3 years of management experience
• Vaccine testing experience

Benefits

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases