Infectious Disease General Supervisor

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties. 

As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis. 

With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.

Infectious Disease General Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing
• Oversees the scheduling of staff to ensure production schedules are met
• Approves Holiday or PTO requests and updates the weekly schedule for department’s ability to function with decreased staff
• Updates and submits employees timecards in a timely manner
• Counsels staff with regard to problems encountered in daily operations
• Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendation to management
• Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives
• Stays proficient and compliant on all testing platforms with the ability to be able to run assays as needed.
• Recommends new equipment for the department
• Oversees the monitoring of inventory/ordering by establishing and maintaining par levels and re-stocking points for supplies and reagents
• Serves as a liaison for the department to outside vendors
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins CellTx business philosophy, leadership values and ethics
• Conduct timely investigations in coordination with Quality Assurance Related to site quality events, including but not limited to customer complaints, inquiries, non-conformances, corrective actions, and audit findings.
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies and cGMP expectations, including, but not limited to:  Facility and equipment maintenance, validation review and approval, training (internal, continuing education, proficiency testing, annual GMP, etc.)
• Meets basic expectations of CellTx’s quality management system, including but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, accurate recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and objectives.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree required
• Minimum 4 years of clinical high complexity testing laboratory experience and an undergraduate degree majoring in biological, chemical or physical sciences, or,
• Minimum 2 years of clinical high complexity testing laboratory experience and a master’s degree in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in microbiologic testing
• Considerable knowledge of the use of microbiological apparatus and equipment
• Ability to organize, communicate, teach, and work with others in an effective manner
• Ability to manage and schedule the work of others
• Knowledge of federal, state and local standards, regulations, guidelines and requirements effecting operations of a clinical reference laboratory
• Analytical thinking and communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Potential Environmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins CellTx Safety and Exposure procedures.  This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Position is full-time working Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ are encouraged to apply.

• 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

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