Company Description

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

Job Description

Eurofins BPT is looking for a Manager to lead viral clearance testing of clinical and commercial biologic products. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, and development the Viral Clearance Department at our Lancaster, PA site. Biopharmaceutical products are susceptible to contamination from viruses. Viral clearance studies are an important step performed to evaluate the capability of the manufacturing process to remove or inactivate virus. Since every product is different, each product has a different purification process and therefore each viral clearance study is unique.

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

Client-facing role who will help to instill confidence in our clients that we are able to perform the process steps for themHelp define, communicate and execute on vision and strategy for the Viral Clearance department to grow the businessManage department P&LResponsible for departmental quality and business metricsLead team, evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations, and assure that all employees are trainedEnsure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operationsServe as mentor and work to actively develop all department staffFoster morale and teamwork within and across departments

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

Strong leadership, initiative, and team building skillsStrong project and personnel management skillsStrong understanding of the importance of achieving turnaround time committed to clientsStrong computer, scientific, and organizational skillsExcellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detailExperience with a variety of biopharmaceutical purification processes such as chromatographic separation, depth filtration, precipitation and flocculation, tangential flow filtration, adventitious viral clearance, ultracentrifugation, and/or impurity clearance.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitudeAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS, MS, or PhD in Biochemistry, Virology, Biology, Pharmaceutical sciences or related degree fieldAt least 5 years of related work experience in viral clearance or purification process developmentAt least 3 years of management experience, preferably in the bio/pharma industryAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates who live within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Life and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

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