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Principal Group Leader/Group Leader IV

Portage, MI, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead laboratory operations and team development while ensuring GMP/GLP compliance and delivering analytical testing services.

Role type

Senior IC laboratory operations leader

Builds

Analytical testing services for clients across food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries

Domain

Life sciences / Laboratory services

Required skills

GMP/GLP compliance, root cause analysis, CAPA development, team coaching, operational improvement, technical consultation, project management, budget planning, leadership development

Preferred skills

LEAN initiatives, new technology implementation, succession planning

Technologies

Laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflow and monitor daily operations to meet quality and productivity metrics; Conduct performance reviews and develop team members; Lead investigations and establish root cause analysis; Provide technical consultation to clients; Drive LEAN initiatives and operational improvements; Assess departmental growth needs and evaluate pricing structures.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC