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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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.​​​​​​​

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Operations Manager to lead our laboratory operations. Reporting directly to the President, this role is responsible for overseeing all operational activities, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and accreditation standards, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a strong operational mindset, capable of optimizing performance, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all laboratory operations, including purchasing and facility management
• Plan, organize, and monitor activities to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and accreditation requirements

Strategy & Performance

• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with corporate strategy
• Establish measurable objectives to drive sustained performance and operational flexibility
• Monitor performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives

Financial Management

• Develop, manage, and control departmental operating budgets
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Lead LEAN initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and quality
• Support organizational change initiatives across departments

Systems & Technology

• Champion the effective use and ongoing development of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Ensure systems are leveraged to improve workflows, reporting, and performance

Team Leadership & Culture

• Develop, coach, and mentor first-line managers and supervisors
• Foster a culture of transparency, respect, and teamwork
• Lead by example in alignment with the Eurofins Leadership Charter

Quality, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Participate in the development of annual service and growth plans
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to senior leadership
• Support documentation standardization and process compliance initiatives

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction (internal and external)
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement corporate policies and procedures

• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a laboratory or regulated environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing budgets and driving financial performance
• Knowledge of quality systems, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Experience with LIMS or similar systems is an asset
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing laboratory operation
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment
• Drive meaningful improvements in quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

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This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.

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.  

We thanks all candidates within commuting distance for applying.  Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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