Manager Research Development

Gold Standard Diagnostics Horsham LLC a Eurofins Technologies company develops manufactures and commercializes tests kits and microbiological media for the global food safety and environmental markets.  We are constantly collaborating with government industry and academic leaders worldwide to develop innovative methods and applications.

The Research and Development (R&D) Manager for Culture Media will be responsible for leading the research development and innovation of culture media products used in microbiological food safety environmental biotech and pharmaceutical/medical device applications. This role involves growing and managing an R&D team developing new and improved media formulations ensuring media quality and collaborating across departments to meet both customer and regulatory needs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of culture media formulations microbiology and a passion for innovation in laboratory practices.

Manager Research & Development Responsibilities include but are not limited to the Following:

• Direct a growing R&D staff including organizational structure hiring professional development motivation performance evaluation discipline compensation personnel policies and procedures.
• Develop set and manage budgets ensuring that resources are allocated properly.
• Lead and manage the R&D activities related to the development and optimization of culture media for microbiological cell culture and bioprocessing applications.
• Formulate test and validate new culture media to meet the specific needs of customers in various industries (e.g. clinical diagnostics biotechnology pharmaceuticals).
• Oversee the testing of media formulations in labscale and pilotscale environments and provide datadriven recommendations for scaleup.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to support new product launches and ensure alignment with customer needs
• Works across Eurofins Technologies companies to help set the scientific vision lead and drive towards this vision
• Set annual department goals guides and develops team members on setting and achieving group and individual goals and fosters development of the team
• Manage the R&D project pipeline ensuring that projects are completed on time within scope and on budget.
• Serves as a public spokesperson and represents Gold Standard Diagnostics Horsham LLC at relevant conferences or in pertinent journals presenting or publishing newly generated scientific information
• Provides escalated scientific expertise to Technical Support and Manufacturing organizations should complex technical product issues arise
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned by Gold Standard Diagnostics management team.

Qualifications :

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Microbiology Biotechnology Biochemistry or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D for culture media or related products with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Indepth knowledge of culture media formulations applications and microbiological testing techniques.
• Experience in managing crossfunctional R&D projects from initial concept through to commercialization.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements for culture media products (e.g. FDA ISO GMP).
• Experience with laboratory techniques including media preparation sterilization validation (steam and irradiation) microbiological culture techniques manufacturing QC and analytical methods.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and instruments relevant to culture media testing and development.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience in supervising and mentoring a team of scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and present findings to diverse audiences.

TRAVEL: Expected travel associated with position is 10 of the time and may change with business demands.

Additional Information :

Position is fulltime working Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Horsham PA 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 Clinical Diagnostics is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime