Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Pasadena, TX

Business Unit Manager – Eurofins Built Environment Testing, Pasadena, TX Business Unit Manager (BUMa) is responsible for maintaining positive operating margin at the laboratory level and ensuring the annual budget is met or exceeded. The role supervises all laboratory personnel, provides leadership and direction, ensures compliance with corporate and regulatory policies, and serves as a liaison with corporate business partners to champion company policies, vision, and mission.

Responsibilities

Lead team, schedule, and train employees

Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations

Ensure coverage and performance

Foster morale and teamwork

Demonstrate and promote the company vision

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed

Supervise, organize, and coordinate all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and professional development of subordinate employees

Provide necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet company goals

Ensure all company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained

Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers

Assist in generating marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans

Provide input toward financial growth and development of the company

Coordinate business activities with Business Unit Managers from other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities

Responsible for overall operational success of the laboratory, including budgeting, capital expense decisions, senior staff management, major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control

Oversee daily operations including laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties

Represent the laboratory in technical meetings

Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in preparation and quotation of major technical studies

Propose major investments to company executives

Ensure laboratory expenses remain on track with the annual budget

Approve major expenses and control laboratory costs within established company guidelines

Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.)

Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly

Perform annual performance reviews for direct reports and coordinate reviews of other lab personnel

Handle employee relation issues per company guidelines and with support of Human Resources

Coordinate interaction between different laboratory departments

Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities, propose changes to documents, and approve documents when required

Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related concentration, or equivalent directly‑related experience (two years of industry experience equals one year of college in a related major)

At least 10 years of supervisory experience

At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years in large/multi‑department/team leadership and profit/loss accountability of $5M+ net sales or equivalent

Familiarity with laboratory operations and services

Familiarity with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer relations skills

Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level

Ability to control operating budgets

Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices

Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities

Ability to handle contract and other negotiations successfully

Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities

Professional working proficiency in English (read, write, speak)

Additional Information Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicine you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling.

We support your development!

If you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements, don’t hesitate to apply. Eurofins is committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination on the basis of gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic is prohibited.

Sustainability matters to us!

We are well on our way to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 through emission reduction and compensation initiatives and encourage laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes locally.

We do not offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Eurofins employee, you will have benefits that include comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options. The benefits package offered varies based on full‑time or part‑time status.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management

#J-18808-Ljbffr