Group Leader - Small Molecule Method Development and Validation

Job Summary: Eurofins Small Molecule Method Development and Validation is seeking a Group Leader to join their team in Lancaster, PA on a full-time basis. The group leader role will primarily be responsible for leading staff that performs and reviews routine testing for drug products and drug substances.  While the focus for the group leader role will primarily be routine testing, knowledge and experience in method establishment is beneficial as there is the potential for involvement depending on team workload.  The type of work that this group leader would oversee include Assay/Degs, Dissolution, KF, CU/BU, XRPD, GC and more.We are looking for candidates who are team players, problem solvers, versed in the regulatory guidance, strong in GMP, and most of all, effective leaders.  Beneficial technical skills include knowledge of dissolution and HPLC/Empower.   This role interacts directly with the client to manage the projects, timelines and client expectations for success of programs.  Responsibilities include:Supervise daily laboratory activities and laboratory scheduling to ensure optimum group performance.Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to technicians and analysts through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.Responsible for study execution and completion.Coordinates work projects to appropriately prioritize laboratory workload to meet client requirements as related to quality, on-time performance and TAT (Turnaround Time).Coordinates the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity.Maintains quality performance metrics, conducts routine metrics review and root cause analysis in collaboration with analysts and laboratory management.Coordinates and communicates delays and technical issues with management in a timely manner.Devises and develops processes and methods for the solution of technical problems.Interfaces with client to communicate study progress.Trains, mentors and supervises analysts.Reviews lab investigations and deviations with analystsConducts root cause analysis and implements solutions in collaboration with the analysts.