Job Description
Job Description
The Laboratory Operations Manager provides operational leadership for Eurofins Microbiology laboratory functions, acting with sufficient authority from the Business Unit Manager to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and team performance. This role serves as a backup to the Business Unit and Quality Manager and has the authority to initiate work stoppages in response to quality failures and to reinstate operations once issues are resolved.
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
• Lead, schedule, and supervise laboratory personnel to ensure coverage and performance targets are consistently met
• Conduct interviews, evaluate candidates, and make hiring decisions for direct-report positions
• Deliver structured onboarding and ongoing training for assigned staff on test methods, SOPs, ISO requirements, and laboratory policies
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continuous coaching and feedbac...