RNA-LNP Process Development Lab Manager - Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

We are seeking an RNA-LNP Lab Manager / Group Leader to support an LNP and RNA Process Development and Technology Transfer team. The successful candidate will supervise laboratory operations of a team conducting studies focused on the process development and tech transfer of LNP drug products, mRNA drug substances, and gRNA drug substances. Additionally, they will be responsible for overseeing GLP sample management for process development studies across multiple programs. The successful candidate will have a passion for driving efficient lab operations through excellence in lab operations, raw material and sample inventory management, and coordination of partner analytical testing and results communication.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to lab operations.
• Build and maintain process development specific raw material, consumable, and sample management inventory systems.
• Submit analytical samples with partner analytical organizations and track results return.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed. Coordinate, receive, and inventory deliveries.
• Maintain detailed inventory records in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Coordinate and ensure routine maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment used in process development.
• Build and maintain equipment maintenance program for Agilent HPLC, AKTA Avant preparative liquid handling, and capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) systems.
• Work closely with collaborators in Process Development, Tech Transfer, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, IT, and Safety teams as needed.
• Author lab maintenance protocols, SOPs, provide updates to the weekly lab operations meeting, and track and analyze lab efficiency metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytical development and manufacturing

Leadership & Team Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of process development scientists.
• Serve as a proactive and effective point of contact for client and internal teams.
• Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding processes
• Disseminate administrative communications and promote company vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Perform administrative tasks to support team member growth and development
• Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork with the group

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or biomedical/chemical engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotech experience. M.S. degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or biomedical/chemical engineering (or related field) with 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotech experience. PhD with 2+ years of relevant pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotech experience.
• Prior laboratory supervisory or team lead experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to understand and communicate scientific information.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of equipment commonly used in the process development of nucleic acids (experience with Atka Avant chromatography systems and Agilent HPLC systems is strongly preferred).
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety protocols.
• Attention to detail, analysis of data and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and adapt to changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and solve problems proactively.
• Strong work ethic and excitement for leading an integrated operations team.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building laboratory inventory management systems is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of nucleic acid (mRNA, gRNA), LNP, and/or biologics process development.
• Knowledge of analytical methods used for nucleic acid and/or biologics process development, including HPLC, CGE, or ELISA experience.

Additional Information

The position is  full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm  with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of  Boston, MA  are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $100,000 to $115,000 per year based on education and related experience:

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.