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.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
Transplant Genomics Inc. (“TGI”) is a molecular diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with non-invasive serial monitoring guided by genomics. TGI’s product portfolio of both individual and combined blood gene expression and dd-cfDNA testing is capable of reliably detecting subclinical kidney rejection and acute rejection in kidney transplant patients with stable kidney function, in addition to a new application for liver transplant patients that guides and controls the optimal dose of immunosuppressants.
The Research and Development Director is primarily responsible for the leadership, development, optimization and validation of innovative methods in transplant diagnostics by utilizing technologies based on molecular, proteomic and/or bioinformatics approaches. 

Essential Job Duties:
• Establish program direction and provide strategic direction, leadership, supervision and technical guidance for projects and Research Scientists in the relevant programs.
• Work closely and effectively with other senior commercial and scientific leaders to ensure that R&D projects are progressing and milestones are achieved pursuant to organization and/or client timelines
• Manage performance of assigned laboratory scientists and support staff and ensure program productivity and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external clients regarding scientific issues/projects
• Write verification/validation reports and SOPs in accordance with established guidelines
• Maintain and enhance R&D laboratory resources (facilities, equipment, and reagents)
• Ensure project cost objectives are met and communicated
• Serve as both a leader and team member on various ongoing and future new test idea generation projects• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the laboratory operations team to allow effective, coordinated assay transition from the R&D phase to clinical/reference laboratory applications
• Develop an effective working relationship with Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to assure R&D projects are in compliance with established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety
• Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified and trained laboratory assistants to maintain and support R&D activities
• Conduct regular individual meetings with R&D Scientists that focus on execution of their respective responsibilities and project priorities
• Communicate program objectives to cross-functional teams (clinical laboratory, commercial and regulatory teams)
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in pertinent scientific fields, as well as knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations germane to molecular and diagnostic laboratories, through attending lectures, seminar, professional conferences and courses
• When appropriate, identify and develop training programs for R&D Scientists and dedicated staff
• Prepare presentations on the topic of current R&D activities for national/international scientific meetings
• Prepare manuscripts on the topic of current R&D activities for publication in high-quality peer reviewed journals
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential; Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Advanced degree in microbiology, immunology, biology, biochemistry or a related field is required; PhD required
• At least 3 years of experience on assay development, validation and transition to a clinical environment required
• Expertise and experience in biochemistry, molecular biology/genomics, or immunology assay development, verifiable through patents, publication or description of completed projects required
• Extensive experience and demonstrated accomplishments in diagnostic testing and related fields with an emphasis on advanced, innovative and industry-leading approaches.
• Technical expertise as well as team and program leadership experience will be required.
• A strong understanding and background in laboratory medicine, especially diagnostics used to guide clinical actions, such as treatments, the choice of drugs or drug combinations
• Minimum of 3 years of management or team/program leadership experience. Demonstrated proven experience in managing complex projects, ability to succeed even with challenging projects, appreciation of priorities and critical factors.
• Substantial technical writing experience: protocols, study reports, regulatory communications and manuscripts
• An innovative and prepared mind to identify and protect unique intellectual properties is a bonus
• Commitment to and track record of high quality of work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other groups
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Additional Information

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT:
Individual’s primary workstation may be located in the laboratory or manufacturing floor where the noise level is low to moderate. The average temperature of work location is 20 °C.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
On an average day this position requires the ability to:
• Clearly see and focus on objects at close and far distances with good depth perception.
• Talk or hear (95-100% of working hours or continuously)
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel (80-94% or essentially); reach with hands and arms (50-79% or frequently)
• Stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds (10-49% or occasionally)
• Climb or balance up to one hour; stoop, kneel, or crouch, (1-9% of working hours or infrequently). 

Other Notable Physical Requirements: 

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
• Must be vaccinated against the novel COVID-19 virus variants or provide proof of approved exemption.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Information :

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Transplant Genomics, Inc., please visit the following websites transplantgenomics.com and www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Transplant Genomics is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

DISCLAIMER:
This position description was written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at this job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is envisioned to 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.