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Louisville, KY, USA
Full-time
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 Organisation 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Oligonucleotide Senior Scientist Include but are not Limited to the Following:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Organic Chemist with expertise in oligonucleotide synthesis and purification to support process development and manufacturing. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling chemical processes for high-throughput and high-quality oligonucleotide production.
Design, develop, and optimize chemical synthesis processes for nucleotides and oligonucleotides
Process development and scale-up from R&D to manufacturing
Develop and improve oligonucleotide purification processes (e.g., HPLC, ion-exchange, desalting)
Troubleshoot synthesis and purification challenges to improve yield and purity
Collaborate with manufacturing, QC, and engineering for process transfer
Evaluate new chemistries and technologies
Author SOPs, batch records, and technical reports
Ensure compliance with quality systems
Mentor lab technicians
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Education Qualifications :
Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or related field (required)
Basic Minimum Work Requirements :
Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in chemical synthesis
Hands-on experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis
Hands-on experience in oligonucleotide purification process development
Strong analytical skills (HPLC, LC-MS)
Experience scaling processes to manufacturing
Experience in GMP or regulated environments, preferred
Familiarity with automated DNA/RNA synthesizers, strongly preferred
Knowledge of modified nucleotides, strongly preferred
Experience in high-throughput oligo production, strongly preferred
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
The Ideal Candidates Possess the Following:
Fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Occasional off-hours support as needed
Additional Information
Position is full-time working Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY are encouraged to apply.
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
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Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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