Manager Genomics Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
Job Description
Overall Objectives:
To lead and grow the Genomics oligonucleotide manufacturing and Sequencing operations for Eurofins Genomic business in the US with full P&L responsibility.
Responsibilities:

• Oversees, directs, coordinates and prioritizes the daily activities of the oligonucleotide production , Sequencing Lab and the assigned staff (60+ FTE). Responsible for facilities and equipment maintenance department as well as Engineering team.
• Hire, motivate, develop and retain excellent staff and manager under duty and make sure the essential training schedule is followed.
• Works very closely with the Sales and Marketing team to create business strategies, introduction of new products to align with the customer and market needs.
• Define and agree goals and milestones with the managers and staff and ensure goals are defined and communicated to their respective teams. Set up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all areas of operations to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.
• Support the development, implementation and optimal use of equipment and systems and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of manufacturing to improve productivity and profitability.
• Work closely with R&D, Maintenance and IT departments for implementing new equipment, new manufacturing processes and new products.
• Design and lead automation projects to streamline and improve the manufacturing process and make good use of IT to achieve high efficiency.
• Implement process controls, validations and metrics for the production equipment to monitor the stability of the manufacturing processes. Works closely with Quality department to ensure stability of process and product quality under proper documentation. Utilizes data analysis and statistical methods to improve product and process quality.
• Assumes budgetary and profitability responsibility of the oligonucleotide manufacturing laboratory including direct and indirect cost management. Works on identifying continuous improvement opportunities within production, material costs to improve operating margins.
• Analyse problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations as well as manage the corrective actions. Uses Continuous improvement techniques to implement improvements.

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or General Engineering, Masters or PhD in Chemistry preferred
Experience:
A minimum of seven to nine years' experience in a manufacturing operations leadership position is required. Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing principles preferred. MBA would be a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills Proven track record of implementing automation and process improvement in a production or manufacturing environment, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
Additional Information
Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Candidates living within commutable distance of Louisville, KY are encouraged to apply!
Disclaimer:
This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.
The above information may not be used or duplicated by others without written consent.
We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us!We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
Company description:
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 is the 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 one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 63,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 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 6.95 billion ($7.52 billion), and has been amount the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.