Oligonucleotide Senior Scientist

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 DescriptionOligonucleotide 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 oligonucleotidesProcess development and scale-up from R&D to manufacturingDevelop and improve oligonucleotide purification processes (e.g., HPLC, ion-exchange, desalting)Troubleshoot synthesis and purification challenges to improve yield and purityCollaborate with manufacturing, QC, and engineering for process transferEvaluate new chemistries and technologiesAuthor SOPs, batch records, and technical reportsEnsure compliance with quality systemsMentor lab techniciansQualificationsBasic 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 synthesisHands-on experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesisHands-on experience in oligonucleotide purification process developmentStrong analytical skills (HPLC, LC-MS)Experience scaling processes to manufacturingExperience in GMP or regulated environments, preferredFamiliarity with automated DNA/RNA synthesizers, strongly preferredKnowledge of modified nucleotides, strongly preferredExperience in high-throughput oligo production, strongly preferredAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.The Ideal Candidates Possess the Following:Fast-paced, collaborative environmentAbility to manage multiple prioritiesOccasional off-hours support as neededAdditional InformationPosition 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 optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays#LI-KS1 Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ScienceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Biotechnology