Eurofins DiscoverX
Director Analyte Detection Product Development
Eurofins DiscoverX, Fremont, California, us, 94537
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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.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Position Details
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Product Management and Marketing
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Define and execute the development strategy for TR-FRET immunoassays to maximize Eurofins DiscoverX’s competitive position.
Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing scientific team.
Manage the development and launch of a new portfolio of TR-FRET immuno‑assays following a phased stage‑gate launch process.
Provide regular project planning, progress reporting, and concise summaries of experimental results to internal stakeholders and senior management.
Either individually conduct or oversee development, troubleshooting, and validation of new TR-FRET assays for the detection of specific analytes in cell culture medium, cell lysates, blood, etc., ensuring timely achievement of product development goals.
Lead assay validation exercises to determine LLOQ, LLOD, Z’, spike recovery, etc., and benchmark against competitor products to generate data to support marketing activities.
Ensure appropriate documentation of assay development history, generate SOPs for kit component manufacturing, and detailed protocols for user manuals to support product launch.
Collaborate with the marketing team to define portfolio scope, product release specifications, data package requirements, and release schedule.
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to qualify vendors for critical kit components and support internal assembly and QC.
Act as liaison with external collaborators and partners when needed to support assay development or validation.
Adhere to all site employee health and safety (EHS) and IT security requirements; promote the company vision; maintain regular attendance and punctuality; and perform other duties as assigned.
Own accountability for delivering to client needs and timelines, adjusting work hours as necessary.
Qualifications
MS/PhD or equivalent experience in cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in assay and product development.
Broad scientific knowledge in cell signaling pathways, protein function, and immunoassay theory; experience in antibody conjugation, immunoassay development, and buffer optimization.
Experience in TR‑FRET assay development, including linker use and buffer optimisation, and in antibody screening.
Proficiency in data analysis using GraphPad Prism or equivalent analytical software.
Experience developing assays for therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurodegeneration, immunology, or metabolism is highly desirable.
Experience supervising technical staff and mentoring teams.
Expertise in developing immuno‑assays with TR‑FRET, ELISA, or similar formats.
Experience overseeing product development using phased stage‑gate processes.
Experience drafting qualification/validation reports and SOPs for assay transfer to clients or other departments.
Experience managing a team of scientists in assay development.
Ability to independently learn new techniques, solve problems, and troubleshoot assays.
Experience dealing directly with clients in an industry setting (e.g., CRO/client relationship) is highly desirable.
Experience developing assays for neutralizing antibody detection is a plus.
Salary and Benefits Salary Range:
$175,000 - $220,000/yr.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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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.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Position Details
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Product Management and Marketing
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Define and execute the development strategy for TR-FRET immunoassays to maximize Eurofins DiscoverX’s competitive position.
Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing scientific team.
Manage the development and launch of a new portfolio of TR-FRET immuno‑assays following a phased stage‑gate launch process.
Provide regular project planning, progress reporting, and concise summaries of experimental results to internal stakeholders and senior management.
Either individually conduct or oversee development, troubleshooting, and validation of new TR-FRET assays for the detection of specific analytes in cell culture medium, cell lysates, blood, etc., ensuring timely achievement of product development goals.
Lead assay validation exercises to determine LLOQ, LLOD, Z’, spike recovery, etc., and benchmark against competitor products to generate data to support marketing activities.
Ensure appropriate documentation of assay development history, generate SOPs for kit component manufacturing, and detailed protocols for user manuals to support product launch.
Collaborate with the marketing team to define portfolio scope, product release specifications, data package requirements, and release schedule.
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to qualify vendors for critical kit components and support internal assembly and QC.
Act as liaison with external collaborators and partners when needed to support assay development or validation.
Adhere to all site employee health and safety (EHS) and IT security requirements; promote the company vision; maintain regular attendance and punctuality; and perform other duties as assigned.
Own accountability for delivering to client needs and timelines, adjusting work hours as necessary.
Qualifications
MS/PhD or equivalent experience in cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in assay and product development.
Broad scientific knowledge in cell signaling pathways, protein function, and immunoassay theory; experience in antibody conjugation, immunoassay development, and buffer optimization.
Experience in TR‑FRET assay development, including linker use and buffer optimisation, and in antibody screening.
Proficiency in data analysis using GraphPad Prism or equivalent analytical software.
Experience developing assays for therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurodegeneration, immunology, or metabolism is highly desirable.
Experience supervising technical staff and mentoring teams.
Expertise in developing immuno‑assays with TR‑FRET, ELISA, or similar formats.
Experience overseeing product development using phased stage‑gate processes.
Experience drafting qualification/validation reports and SOPs for assay transfer to clients or other departments.
Experience managing a team of scientists in assay development.
Ability to independently learn new techniques, solve problems, and troubleshoot assays.
Experience dealing directly with clients in an industry setting (e.g., CRO/client relationship) is highly desirable.
Experience developing assays for neutralizing antibody detection is a plus.
Salary and Benefits Salary Range:
$175,000 - $220,000/yr.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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