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LabRulez lists this Synthetic DNA Process Development Scientist opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Scientific and Research Fellow, Liquid chromatography, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Synthetic DNA Process Development Scientist
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Synthetic DNA Process Development Scientist
Job Description
Synthetic DNA Process Development 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
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:
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Occasional off-hours support as needed
Additional Information
Position is full-timeworkingMonday - 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
Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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