Molecular Lab Technical Manager, Clinical Trials

Summary

Join Eurofins Professional Scientific Services as a Technical Manager and contribute to the startup of a new lab in collaboration with a client. You will be responsible for building and managing a team of approximately 60 employees, overseeing training, and ensuring efficient and effective operations. This role requires a strong background in clinical laboratory settings, including experience with molecular genetic testing, robotics, PCR, oligonucleotides, and plasmids. You will also be responsible for meeting quality and productivity metrics, ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations, and continuously improving processes.

Requirements

• BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 7 years of experience
• At least 2 years of management and training experience in a clinical lab environment
• 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 8 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