Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services · 4 hours ago
Safety Lab Manager
Littleton Common, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expEurofins Viracor BioPharma Services is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. The Safety Lab Manager will oversee laboratory operations, ensuring positive margins, maintaining safety culture, and fostering customer relationships while managing staff performance and compliance with policies.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Manages laboratory operations to provide positive operating margin and meet annual budgetary goals
Responsible for the culture of the lab and employee engagement under their hierarchy, act confidentially in employee matters, and partner with Human Resources to ensure that all policies and programs are applied consistently throughout the laboratory
Builds and maintains positive customer relationships and sales growth through direct interaction with customers and Eurofins sales personnel
Establishes and maintains an active and positive safety culture and collaborates with Employee Health and Safety reps to ensure that procedures are implemented and followed to comply with appropriate policies and regulations
Prioritizes the activities of the operations groups to ensure key goals are achieved and customer service needs are addressed
Provides periodic reports to GM to ensure that goals and objectives are being achieved and to recognize opportunities for development
Works with GM to ensure accurate forecast of receipts, provide quality analytical data to clients, and meet on-time delivery dates
Supports BU Team activities to develop and implement sales strategies to ensure budgetary goals are achieved. Maintain and support accreditation/certifications (including NRTL status, ISO/IEC 17025, and relevant CB Scheme accreditations). Ability to travel for business purposes is required
Communicates Lab-specific goals and objectives to employees. Communicates and implements lab initiatives designed to foster teamwork and communication
Fulfills supervisory responsibilities with direct reports to achieve strong staff performance. Mentors key employees
Evaluates and maintains appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs and budgetary requirements. Collaborates with the GM/BUM to discuss and review manpower regularly
Actively participates in the process of sharing and adopting best practices within Eurofins. Provides technical assistance to other Eurofins laboratories as needed to improve productivity and customer service
Recommends and/or approve all laboratory purchases including capital spending to support the business plan and maintain profitability
Responsible for upholding and enforcing Company policies, including but not limited to, Quality, Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, Ethics, and Harassment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) with a minimum of 10 years' hands-on experience in a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) product safety testing environment, or master's degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, we will consider a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 15+ years of equivalent directly related experience in product safety testing and certification (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in a related major)
Extensive leadership experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, with proven management of product safety testing teams
In-depth experience performing product safety testing and certification in accordance with key standards, including but not limited to UL, CSA, IEC (e.g., 60601-1 for medical devices, 62368-1, 61010-1 for measurement/control/lab equipment, 60335 series for household appliances, and other relevant NRTL/CB Scheme standards)
Strong knowledge of NRTL requirements (OSHA-accredited), CB Scheme processes, factory inspections/audits, scope expansions, and global market access for electrical/electronic products
Demonstrated technical expertise in hazard analysis, risk assessment, construction review, and certification processes for a wide range of electrical and electronic products
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer relations and negotiation skills
Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level and control operating budgets
Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices
Ability to prioritize, delegate responsibilities, and handle contract negotiations
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Complete the Eurofins Annual ITAR awareness Training and remain in good standing (if applicable to scope)
Preferred
Preferred experience supporting business growth, including team management, staff training/development, sales/technical support to clients, accreditation maintenance/expansion, and profitability management in a product safety lab
Familiarity with laboratory operations, accreditation bodies (e.g., OSHA NRTL, SCC, ANAB/ILAC), and relevant regulations (e.g., EPA, DOT, OSHA, DOL)
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
Company
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services
Eurofins Viracor BioPharma is a trusted provider of drug development solutions to pharmaceutical and contract research organizations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase