Eurofins: Group Lead - Sample Management — Lancaster, PA, United States

About Eurofins

Eurofins provides analytical testing and laboratory services across life sciences and other industries. Its work includes assessing food, water, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for qualities such as safety, authenticity, composition and accurate labelling. The employer also describes activities in genomics, clinical-study support, biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, and diagnostic testing. Scientific methods and dependable information are central to this business, supported by the technology and operational functions used to deliver laboratory services.

The position and its setting

Eurofins lists Group Lead - Sample Management in Lancaster, PA, United States, under reference REF80852T. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Logistics
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Legal Entity: CUS036 - Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environment Testing, LLC
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Business Lines: Environment Testing
• Brands: Eurofins USA Environment Testing

Responsibilities and work described

• Position Summary:
• The Group Lead, Sample Management is responsible for leading daily departmental operations and supervising Sample Management personnel to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant handling of samples throughout the laboratory workflow
• This role provides direct leadership for employee performance, development, scheduling, training, and operational execution while serving as a key liaison between Sample Management, Project Management, and laboratory operations
• The Supervisor Group Lead oversees workflow prioritization, resolves operational and personnel issues, supports automation and storage systems, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet client expectations and departmental performance objectives
• Through effective communication, coaching, and resource management, this position ensures a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment
• Supervise, coach, and develop Sample Management employees to ensure individual and team performance objectives are achieved
• Research / execution: regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to provide feedback, coaching, performance guidance, and career development support
• Complete all performance management activities, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, and ongoing performance discussions
• Address employee concerns, attendance issues, performance deficiencies, and behavioral concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Oversee onboarding activities for new employees and ensure successful integration into the department
• Delivery: training, mentoring, and development opportunities for new and existing staff
• Research / execution: interviews and participate in hiring activities to support departmental staffing requirements
• Maintenance: employee training records and ensure required training is completed and documented
• Coordination: daily department operations, including workload distribution, task assignments, staffing plans, and workflow prioritization
• Establishment: daily team expectations and communicate operational priorities through shift huddles and routine team communications
• Monitoring: departmental performance and communicate operational metrics, workflow status, and key updates to leadership and incoming shifts

Essential requirements and candidate background

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge: sample management processes and TALS
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship
• Ideal Candidates will have:
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory sample management processes, sample lifecycle requirements, and chain-of-custody principles
• Expert proficiency in TALS and other laboratory information management systems
• Understanding: laboratory workflows and the ability to coordinate resources to meet operational priorities and client commitments
• Independently resolve complex sample management issues and make sound operational decisions
• Previous leadership experience
• Leadership, mentoring, and training skills with the ability to develop and support team members
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization
• Organizational and workflow management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities between Project Managers, laboratory personnel, and operational teams
• Knowledge: hazardous sample handling, storage, disposal, and associated administrative requirements
• Troubleshoot laboratory systems and coordinate resolution of technical workflow issues
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, compliance, and customer service
• Function as a lead resource and departmental subject matter expert while fostering a collaborative team environment

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Lancaster, PA, United States

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Group Lead - Sample Management vacancy is not an offer for reference REF80852T; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Eurofins

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Open the official Eurofins posting below and match the title and reference REF80852T.

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Practical preparation: laboratory testing

Laboratory experience is clearer when it names the sample or test context, the method and the checks used to establish a valid result. Explain record keeping, review and your own responsibility.

Relevant skills

• laboratory testing
• compliance
• customer support
• training
• project management
• stakeholder management
• communication
• problem resolution