Sample Extraction Manager

• Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 100000 - yearly

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations.

It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Sample Extraction Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing all test article extraction activities performed in support of toxicology and related laboratory studies. This position supervises Sample Preparation Scientists, establishes departmental priorities and schedules, and ensures that preparations are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols, PSL standard operating procedures, Good Laboratory Practices, and applicable safety requirements.

The Sample Extraction Manager serves as a primary technical and operational contact for clients, Study Directors, and laboratory personnel regarding extraction and preparation requirements. This individual is responsible for evaluating test articles and client instructions, resolving technical questions, and developing clear, detailed, study-specific instructions that laboratory personnel can follow when performing individual sample preparations.

The Sample Extraction Manager directly supervises Sample Preparation Scientists and other assigned extraction or preparation personnel. Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Assigning and prioritizing daily and long‑term departmental work.
• Coordinating staffing and resources to meet study schedules.
• Providing technical direction and day‑to‑day support.
• Training personnel on protocols, procedures, equipment, calculations, documentation, and safety requirements.
• Evaluating employee competency and work quality.
• Conducting performance evaluations and providing timely coaching and feedback.
• Addressing performance, attendance, conduct, or training concerns in coordination with laboratory management and Human Resources.
• Promoting teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and continuous improvement within the department.

• Manage and oversee the evaluation, preparation, extraction, storage, and disposition of test articles submitted for testing.
• Review study protocols, client instructions, test article information, and other supporting documentation to determine preparation and extraction requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain clarification regarding test article characteristics, preparation requirements, extraction conditions, sample configuration, storage conditions, or other information necessary to perform the work.
• Serve as the primary departmental contact for Study Directors, scientific staff, and…