Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Eurofins
Job overview
The Director of Oligonucleotide Operations at Eurofins Genomics leads the oligonucleotide synthesis facility, overseeing manufacturing to ensure quality and efficiency in a key production role impacting company operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing daily manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement and automation, collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team of 40-50 employees to meet business goals.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's in science or engineering, preferably MS or PhD in Organic Chemistry, 8-10 years in manufacturing operations leadership, experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, continuous improvement, and GMP environments.
Career development
Eurofins supports career development and encourages applicants who may not meet all requirements to apply, indicating growth and learning opportunities.
Work environment and culture
Eurofins promotes a collaborative, innovative, and diverse work environment with a commitment to sustainability and equal opportunity employment.
Company information
Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences analytical testing with 63,000 staff in 950 labs across 60 countries, generating EUR 6.95 billion in 2024, specializing in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and genomics testing.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of 40-50 employees in a fast-paced production environment at the Louisville, KY facility.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Louisville, KY, with a Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule and additional hours as needed.
Unique job features
The job features leadership of a large team in a specialized oligonucleotide manufacturing setting with opportunities to implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Company overview
Eurofins is a global group of laboratories specializing in testing and support services for the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries. They generate revenue by providing analytical testing services to ensure the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products. Founded in 1987, Eurofins has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a leader in laboratory services with a network of over 900 laboratories in 50 countries.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in manufacturing operations, especially within oligonucleotide or similar biotech production environments, emphasizing team management of 40-50 staff and operational oversight.
Emphasize experience with process optimization, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, automation implementation, and regulatory compliance including GMP standards to align with Eurofins’ continuous improvement and quality focus.
Apply through multiple channels including Eurofins’ official career page at careers.eurofins.com and LinkedIn, ensuring you cover all available application portals for maximum exposure.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Eurofins Genomics employees, especially those in operations or management roles; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company sustainability initiatives or asking about their experience with automation upgrades in oligonucleotide manufacturing.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'oligonucleotide synthesis,' 'Lean,' 'Six Sigma,' 'GMP,' 'automation,' 'process optimization,' and 'team leadership' to pass initial screenings.
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