Lab Operations Manager

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Eurofins - Fort Mill, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Mill, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lab Operations Manager at Eurofins Scientific is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of various analytical testing teams, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and maintaining high levels of service and operational excellence. This role involves coordinating activities, managing quality control, and fostering collaboration among different departments to support the company's commitment to safety and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of PLM, TEM, PCM, IAQ, and Metals analysts.
• Maintain AIHA ELLAP, AIHA PT, NVLAP accreditations and State certifications by ensuring audit preparedness.
• Ensure customer turnaround time is met.
• Serve as QC manager; record and monitor monthly production and QC reports.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members.
• Ensure daily production, service levels, and safety metrics are achieved.
• Perform sample analysis in one main discipline routinely.
• Implement and maintain inventory management system.
• Administer Environmental Health and Safety program and ensure adherence by all staff and visitors.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support new method development.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Life or physical science, or related field.
• 1-3 years' experience of asbestos, mold, or metals analysis (PLM, TEM, direct microscopy, FAA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate (Office suite, Adobe PDF, LIMS).
• Problem-solving and solution orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills (people, social, emotional intelligence).
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Detail-oriented, especially with accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to organize and balance shifting priorities.
• Value-based leadership.
• Adaptability and ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K matching plan
• Paid time off (PTO)