Laboratory Manager, Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Tustin, CA at Eurofins

Tustin, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory management, Mold analysis, Asbestos analysis, Staff supervision, Quality assurance, Regulatory compliance, Workflow management, Client relations, Safety culture, Analytical training, Inventory control, SOP implementation, Microbiology, Environmental testing, Leadership

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies 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 to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. With more than 20 U.S. locations, Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Clients include consultants, industry, real estate, healthcare, government, and homeowners. Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more. Job Description The Lab Manager will manage a team of Mold and Asbestos Analysts and other Laboratory staff, provide leadership and be responsible for ensuring compliance of laboratory operations. Will help maintain/adjust workflow to meet TAT, make recommendations, as needed, to improve laboratory functionality, and supervising staff. Will be responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of facility operation with quality assurance, ethics, safety and other corporate and regulatory policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide leadership and manage/assist other staff members in the operational team. 2. Assists with the coordination and timely completion of all analytical and operational training for the local lab staff. 3. Prepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, and water samples for fungal, asbestos and bacteria analysis. 4. Serve as an operational point of contact for clients regarding all services performed in the lab. 5. Coordinates with the local salesperson to assist with client concerns. 6. Determines the local client needs and leads the effort in adding new testing services as needed to meet the local client needs. 7. Coordinates the work of the local lab and assists in setting work priorities to minimize costs, scheduling conflicts or delays. 8. Reviews and modifies group schedules based on current and projected workloads and staffing. Prioritizes the activities of the groups to ensure key goals are achieved and customer service needs are addressed. Manage personnel schedules for Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday staff. 9. Builds and maintains positive customer relationships through direct interaction with customers, project managers, and sales personnel. 10. Fosters morale and teamwork. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities with direct reports to achieve strong staff performance. Mentors key employees. 11. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision. Communicates facility-specific goals and objectives to employees. Communicates and implements company initiatives designed to foster teamwork and communication. 12. Establishes and maintains an active and positive safety culture and ensures that the Employee Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed to maintain facility operations that are compliant with appropriate policies and regulations. 13. Reviews SOPs used in the facility and ensures their implementation so that the facility is operated in a compliant manner which allows it to produce defensible data. 14. Supports the Human Resources function to ensure that all policies and programs are applied consistently throughout the laboratory. Secondary Duties 1. Remains current on new technological developments and provides scientific leadership in establishing new analytical services as needed, works with Technical Director. 2. Assists the QA manager in development, implementation, and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests. 3. Assists in pursuing, receiving, and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations. 4. Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary. 5. Assists co-workers with analytical questions as necessary. 6. Ordering and inventory control for lab supplies and equipment. 7. Supports other labs within the region when appropriate and as needed. Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Business Unit 8. Other duties as needed Qualifications Strong professional background in working with Mold and Asbestos Samples Previous Supervisory/Management experience required, preferably 2 yrs. BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent degree Minimum 3 years of previous hands on laboratory experience Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English. Additional Information Compensation Range: Candidates who qualify with minimum requirements start at $75,000 annually. Higher compensation will be considered for more qualified experienced candidates. Position is full-time, exempt status. Experienced and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler. Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ 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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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. In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Manager will oversee daily laboratory operations, including managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, and maintaining workflow efficiency. They will also serve as a primary point of contact for clients and provide technical leadership for analytical testing services.