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Eurofins General Manager in Sydney, Australia
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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 350 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Driving and leading a dedicated team to achieve organisational excellence.
A culture that values innovation, sustainability, and ethical practices.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead our operations and contribute to our mission of delivering superior environmental testing services. In this tactical role, you will oversee all aspects of our laboratory operations, including strategic planning, team leadership, financial management, and client relations.
Reporting to the Managing Director, key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company's mission and market needs.
Operational Management: Oversee the laboratory operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of resources.
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support a diverse team of professionals to encourage their professional growth and ensure high performance.
Financial Oversight: Manage the laboratory's financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure all testing procedures and processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Innovation: Champion the integration of new technologies and methodologies to keep the laboratory at the cutting edge of the industry.
Tertiary Qualifications in Science (Chemistry major preferred)
Proven experience in a managerial role within a laboratory or similar environment.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive team performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
An entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinking mindset.
Financial acumen, with experience in budget management and cost control.
Commitment to implementing best practices in laboratory operations and customer service.
All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.