Plasma Sampling Team Leader

About the role

Eurofins PSS is looking for a Plasma Sampling Team Leader in Broadmeadows to provide operational leadership, technical oversight and facility support for plasma sampling at a pharmaceutical manufacturing client site. Reporting to the PSS Manager and working closely with client stakeholders, the Team Leader leads a team of Plasma Sampling Technicians and ensures safe, compliant and effective day-to-day operations. The role suits an experienced GMP professional wanting to develop leadership, operational management and client relationship skills.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Plasma Sampling Technicians, ensuring safe, compliant and effective operations with high standards of productivity, quality and service.
• Provide technical guidance, workforce planning, training, coaching and performance support to team members.
• Act as a key liaison between Eurofins PSS and the client, communicating operational priorities, risks, resource needs and improvement opportunities.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Work autonomously to resolve operational issues, escalating matters appropriately to the PSS Manager and client stakeholders.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, blood products, plasma processing, laboratory or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Leadership, supervisory, training or team coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent in manual handling, able to lift and move goods weighing approximately 10-15 kg.
• Eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand with current work rights or an appropriate visa.

Required skills

• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, quality systems, deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls and audit readiness.
• Attention to detail, with accurate performance of repetitive tasks while maintaining product traceability and data integrity.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Candidates must complete and clear a pre-employment medical assessment, including serology testing, as a genuine occupational requirement due to plasma handling, and ongoing assessment is required during employment. Applications are made by submitting a resume and a cover letter.