Eurofins Advantar Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Routine Testing Leader to set the vision for our routine testing services and drive business performance.  This position reports to the Lab President, is a member of the lab leadership team, and also has responsibility for eLIMS implementation/adoption and materials management.  Strong emphasis will be placed on building a business focused on scalability, efficiency, and quality.  The successful candidate will lead a team of laboratory scientists and technicians, ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing results that meet client expectations while driving the development of streamlined and scalable processes to support our growing business.Specific Duties, Activities, and ResponsibilitiesRun the lab: Manage the day-to-day operations of the routine testing business, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining a high standard of quality and compliance.Manage the business: Drive the business to achieve your financial commitments. Understand which levers you have at your disposal and pull them as appropriate to achieve targetsDrive performance: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, scalability, and quality across testing processesEstablish management operating system: Build systems and processes for cascading ownership in a manner that empowers while driving accountabilityBuild a culture of continuous improvement: Lead the implementation of lean methodologies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivityEnable scale: Establish and adhere to clearly defined systems and processes that are scalable.  These should be designed for the lab we want to be, not what we are todayClarify org structure: Establish and maintain an organizational structure that is designed around client needs, built for efficiency, scalable, and where roles are clearly definedFocus on talent: Attract, retain, and develop top talent with the future needs of the business in mind (strategic workforce planning)Find growth: Work closely with the sales team, and engage clients, to identify opportunities for growth/new offerings.  Be forward looking and take ownership for the success of your businessEnsure quality: Ensure all testing activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, GMP, GLP) and company quality standards.  Be a champion for quality and build a quality culture
