Biotech Production Manager — GeneMaker Ops Lead

RXinsider LTD.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day gene synthesis and plasmid operations. You will direct manufacturing activities, ensure safety compliance, and drive schedule adherence.

Lead a high-performing team, optimize processes, manage materials and vendor relationships, and partner with R&D, Quality, Engineering to scale production while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant life science field.
• 6+ years of manufacturing or operations experience in biotechnology or life sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience leading technical production teams.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology workflows and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with LIMS and production data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of the geneMaker-based production platform, including gene synthesis and plasmid production.
• Plans and organizes production schedules while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Recruits, mentors, and develops a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Drives continuous improvement and operational efficiency across processes.
• Serves as primary technical and operational troubleshooting lead for production.
• Manages materials, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships to control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related scientific field

Tools

LIMS

Production data tracking tools

Job description

Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day gene synthesis and plasmid operations. You will direct manufacturing activities, ensure safety compliance, and drive schedule adherence.

Lead a high-performing team, optimize processes, manage materials and vendor relationships, and partner with R&D, Quality, Engineering to scale production while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.