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Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. Purilogics by Donaldson, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a key player in Donaldson's 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 drugs.
ThePrincipal Operations Specialistwill be essential to the growth of Purilogics, overseeing theoperational execution 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 Donaldson's 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.
Operational Execution:
Leadoperations at the site, including equipment,procurement,supply chain, logistics, project management,delivery,and 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 audit-ready at all times by maintaining comprehensive documentation and trackingoperational metrics. Champion safety-first practices and ensure a culture of continuous improvement in safety.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Laboratory Science, Engineering, EHS, or a related field 5-7 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 30-Hour) R & D or start- up environment Experience in wet-chemistry 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 Master's degree
Key words: Operations, Lab Operations, EHS, Safety, Life Sciences Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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Donaldson Company
Mar 26, 2025