Are you passionate about genetics and quality—with a sharp eye for detail? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Senior Coordinator Genetic Sciences & Compliance to join our dedicated Quality team in this remote position. This position works primarily remote (90%) with ad hoc needs to visit Taconic US sites. Ideal candidates will reside within driving proximity to our Cambridge City, IN or Germantown, NY sites and be comfortable working Eastern standard hours.

The Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
Join a team where genetics meets uncompromising quality. As a Senior Coordinator, Genetic Sciences & Compliance, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of genotyping results, supporting regulatory excellence, and driving continuous improvement in genetic quality programs. You’ll lead investigations, collaborate across teams, and contribute to efficiency gains in testing and documentation. If you’re passionate about genetics, quality, and have a sharp eye for detail, this opportunity may be for you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Function as Lead investigator on Genotype Results Inquiries
• Support Accession Review by independently assessing the quality of routine genotyping results and implications of anomalies, and establishing appropriate follow-up
• Performing testing verification against approved line documentation and following up with Operations, Project Management and Quality groups as appropriate
• Approving genotyping results to Taconic’s customer-facing web portal and reviewing resulting reports for accuracy
• Scheduling work for self, such that quality results are approved in a timely fashion
• Assisting with process improvement, including revisions to existing processes and adoption of new platforms/technologies
• Assisting in other quality areas, as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in molecular biology, genetics, or a related life science field; advanced coursework or training in genetics strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in a molecular biology or genetics-focused environment, ideally within a laboratory quality or compliance function.
• Experience interpreting and approving genotyping or genetic test results, with a demonstrated focus on accuracy, documentation, and follow-up, preferred.
• Prior experience leading or participating in root cause investigations or quality reviews (e.g., GRI, CAPA, nonconformances) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and communicate technical results to cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulated laboratory processes, quality systems, or compliance standards preferred.

Travel: Occasional travel is required, generally 2-5 trips each year.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazards requiring precaution. Occasional exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels may occur within the work environment.

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.