Business Unit Manager - DQCI

Fresno, CA, USA

Full-time

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 believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing.

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

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 63,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Are you a science-minded leader with a head for business and a heart for mission? At Eurofins DQCI, LLC we’re seeking a bold and capable Business Unit Manager to oversee our Dairy Testing division — a fast‑paced, high‑impact business line at the intersection of innovation, safety, and operational excellence. You’ll own the strategy, business development, operational performance, and culture of a unit responsible for analyzing dairy quality components and contaminants in raw milk and finished products as well as pesticide contaminants in produce.

This is your chance to scale a business, lead a team, and make a difference.

• Set the Vision: Define and execute a strategy that positions DQCI as a national leader in dairy testing.

• Drive Commercial Development: Represent the business externally with confidence, support business development activities and oversee key accounts.

• Own Business Performance: Drive unit-level performance with full P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

• Lead the Team: Manage, inspire, and develop scientists, technicians, and support staff in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

• Elevate the Work: Ensure scientific integrity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s in chemistry, biology, food science, or related field preferred
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) is a plus

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • 5+ years leading teams in a scientific or regulated environment
  • Proven success managing change, growth, or turnaround efforts
  • Skilled in team development, culture-building, and goal setting

• Technical Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of analytical chemistry preferred
  • Understanding of regulatory standards and lab operations helpful

• Business Acumen:
  • Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational metrics
  • Confident with business planning, client proposals, and capital decisions
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong follow‑through

Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing, with 62,000+ employees across 900 labs. Our Fresno site plays a critical role in food safety and dairy testing. You’ll join a mission‑driven team that values integrity, innovation, and impact—and you’ll have real ownership to grow the business.

Apply now to take charge of a thriving lab and help shape the future of dairy testing at Eurofins.