Principal Operations Specialist

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Purilogics by Donaldson located in Greenville South Carolina is a key player in Donaldsons expanding biotechnology initiatives. Specializing in membrane chromatography products Purilogics supports a wide range of biologic targets including mRNA pDNA mAbs and other modalities. Our solutions offer significant advantages in productivity quality and cost efficiency for complex biologic .

ThePrincipal Operations Specialistwill be essential to the growth of Purilogics overseeing theoperational of the Greenville facility and supporting the development of membrane chromatography products. This role requires a dynamic entrepreneurial mindset to navigate the evolving product landscape while aligning with Donaldsons corporate culture. This position is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset capable of managing laboratoryoperations and ensuring adherence to environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee laboratoryand facilityoperations ensuring facilities are properly equipped stocked and maintained to high standards.

• Develop and implement procedures and protocols aligned with R&D goals.

• Collaborate with team leaders and mentor laboratory staff ensuring training and development in relation to safe and more efficient operations.

• Manage inventory procurement and equipment ensuring proper installation maintenance and calibration.

• Coordinate the preparation documentation and storage management of research data and samples.

• Collaborate with R&D Facilities HR and other teams to align laboperations with company objectives.

• Support shipping receiving and facility modifications/shutdowns.

• Maintain lab and facility cleanliness and safety protocols.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management:

• Develop and enforce EHS policies and procedures in compliance with regulations.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure OSHA EPA and other safety standards are met.

• Lead EHS training programs and ensure staff adherence to safe practices.

• Investigate safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.

• Manage hazardous material and waste disposal in accordance with safety regulations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and maintain necessary documentation.

• Contribute to sustainability initiatives within the lab.

• Maintain EHS records and report regularly to senior management on lab performance safety and compliance.

Operational :

• Learations at the site including equipmentprocurementsupply chain logistics project managementdeliveryand EHS.

• Coordinating with sales and production team lead customer sample packaging and shipping in Greenville site to meet customer timelines

• Drive a continuous improvement culture using Lean methodologies.

• Lead strategic initiatives and align resources with business objectives.

• Recommend plans for capital equipment facilities and staffing investments.

• Manage and forecast budgets and resources with an eye on capital equipment needs to support lab capacity and capabilities.

Lab Management:

• Analyze lab efficiency metrics and recommend improvements.

• Ensure the lab is auditready at all times by maintaining comprehensive documentation and trackingoperational metrics.

• Champion safetyfirst practices and ensure a culture of continuous improvement in safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Laboratory Science Engineering EHS or a related field

• 57 years in lab operations including 3 years in EHS management with skills in safety protocols equipment maintenance and inventory management

• Familiarity with relevant safety standards (e.g. GLP GMP OSHA EPA)

• Strong financial and logistics analysis skills including budget tracking and inventory management

• Proficiency in laboratory management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• EHS certification (e.g. CSP CIH OSHA 30Hour)

• R & D or start up environment

• Experience in wetchemistry lab environment or biological regulated reagent production

• Proven leadership experience driving projects and achieving organizational goals

• Lean methodology expertise

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar

• Masters degree

Key words: Operations Lab Operations EHS Safety Life Sciences

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