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Scientific Group Leader

Lancaster, PA, usFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
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 Scientific Group Leader (Management)

Builds

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

Domain

Life Sciences / Laboratory Services / Quality Assurance

Required skills

cGMP compliance, team leadership, root cause analysis, CAPA management, Lean process improvement, technical decision-making, data integrity, cost monitoring, performance management

Preferred skills

Succession planning, mentoring, technical writing, change management

Technologies

Time-entry systems, LEAN tools, CAPA systems

Responsibilities

Ensure quality policy implementation and compliance; foster a positive work environment and coach direct reports; lead technical investigations and root cause analysis; monitor and approve employee time and performance; evaluate systems to improve productivity and efficiency; act as technical lead for non-escalated client issues; review and approve quotes for accuracy.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities