Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Aerotech Built Environment Testing, Las Vegas, NV

Business Unit Manager (BUMa) – Role Overview

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is seeking a Business Unit Manager (BUMa) to join our team in Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV. The Business Unit Manager is responsible for maintaining a positive operating margin at the laboratory level, meeting and exceeding the annual budget, supervising all laboratory personnel, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory policies, and serving as a liaison with corporate business partners. The ideal candidate will reside in either Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV.

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 principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and professional development of subordinate employees.
• Provide planning, organization, direction, and control to meet company goals.
• Ensure all pertinent 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 the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans.
• Provide input toward the 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 the preparation and quotation of major technical studies.
• Propose major investments to company executives.
• Ensure laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget.
• Approve major expenses and control laboratory costs within established 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 reporting personnel; coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel.
• Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with support of Human Resources.
• Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments.
• Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities; propose changes 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 another related concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full‑time year of college in related major).
• MS or PhD preferred.
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory operations or large/multi‑department/team leadership with profit/loss accountability – $5M+ net sales or equivalent size operation.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational, profit, quality, and safety performance.
• 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 successfully handle contract and other negotiations.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, and dental and vision options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurofins is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics that make employees and candidates unique.