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Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) · 1 month ago

Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Pasadena, TX

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to ensure safety and sustainability. The Business Unit Manager is responsible for maintaining positive operating margins, supervising laboratory personnel, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.

BiotechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead team, schedule, and train employees

Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations

Ensure coverage and performance

Foster morale and teamwork

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Regular attendance and punctuality

Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed

Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the professional development of subordinate employees

Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company

Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained

Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers

Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans

Provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company

Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities

Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to: budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control

Oversee daily operations including: laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties

Represent the laboratory in technical meetings

Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies

Propose major investments to company executives

Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget

Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company guidelines

Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.)

Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly

Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel. Coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel

Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources

Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments

Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities, e.g., methods, SOPs, etc. Propose changes to documents and approve documents when required

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory operationsSupervisory experienceProfit/loss accountabilityEPA regulationsBudget managementCustomer relationsDecision-makingProblem-solvingTeam leadershipTechnical communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)

At least 10 years of supervisory experience

At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory operations or large/multi-department/team leadership with profit/loss accountability - $5M+ Net Sales or equivalent size operation. Demonstrated success in improving operational, profit, quality and safety performance

Familiarity with laboratory operations and services

Familiarity with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations

Excellent verbal and written skills

Strong customer relations skills

Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level

Ability to control operating budgets

Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices

Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities

Ability to successfully handle contract and other negotiations

Strong decision-making abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English