Job Description
The Deputy Shift Team Lead role supports the leading of an off-site Professional Scientific Services (PSS) team to ensure high quality and productivity standards, high morale and retention, and satisfied client requirements through effective leadership and quality operational management.
- Coordinate and lead the PSS team for maximum efficiency in productivity, quality, documentation, work schedules, safety, and housekeeping.
- Perform routine and non-routine analysis as requested by the Group Leader or customer representative.
- Prepare and approve results for tests in which you have received training and are deemed competent.
- Support team development, coaching, motivation, and morale through teambuilding and use of reward and recognition systems.
- Manage information sharing and actions, reviewing and approving documentation and technical data in a timely manner.
- Review and improve commercial work practices, identifying areas for improvement and liaising with the PSS shift Lead and client.
- Ensure work is scheduled and cross training takes place to achieve service levels agreed with the client.
- Support Shift Lead in carrying out performance appraisals and continuous feedback to team members.
- Write SOPs, protocols, and trending reports as required.
- Initiate and investigate non-compliance or out of trend/specification situations in the laboratory.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be enrolled in our Leadership Academy course and can expect developmental opportunities, career progression, and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, and annual discretionary bonus.
Eurofins offers a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, making life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.
The role requires a degree or diploma in Microbiology or a related discipline, at least 2 years' experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory, and strong familiarity with GMP and Microbiology.
Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services, operating over 800 laboratories across 50 countries.
The company has generated total revenues of EUR €6.7 billion in 2023 and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.