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Scientific Group Leader

Lancaster, PA, usFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a team of scientists in a cGMP laboratory environment, ensuring quality compliance, safety, and technical decision-making for analytical testing services.

Role type

Senior IC Scientific Group Leader

Builds

Analytical testing services for food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products

Domain

Life sciences / Analytical chemistry / cGMP

Required skills

cGMP compliance, laboratory management, root cause analysis, CAPA, LEAN initiatives, technical writing, team coaching, workflow management, cost monitoring, data integrity

Preferred skills

Succession planning, mentoring for promotion, technical leadership across multiple disciplines

Technologies

Time-entry systems, LEAN tools

Responsibilities

Ensure quality policy implementation and safety compliance, mentor direct reports and conduct performance reviews, lead technical investigations and root cause analysis, manage workflow and KPIs, approve quotes and pricing accuracy, propose and lead LEAN initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities