Director of Engineering

MiTeGen - Ithaca, NY 14850
Title:  Director of Engineering
Company: MiTeGen Inc. Location: 95 Brown Rd, Ithaca NY 14850
Type: Full Time
Reports to:  CTO, CEO

About MiTeGen:

MiTeGen is a leading innovator in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge solutions for X-ray Crystallography, Cryo-electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM), and for other cryogenic sample preparation, storage and data collection techniques. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, impactful technologies that drive scientific discovery. Join our team and contribute to advancements across a broad range of scientific research, including structural biology, material science, and cryobiology.

Job Summary:

MiTeGen is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our talented team of engineers. The Director of Engineering will play a pivotal role in planning, prioritizing, and executing a diverse portfolio of projects related to X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, and cryogenic sample preservation and data collection methods. The Director will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery of innovative technologies that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative, cross-departmental work environment.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.  
• Project Management:
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Implement, track, and report on key performance indicators for projects.
• Product Development and Innovation:
  • Drive the development of new and improved products and technologies.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, cryopreservation, and related fields.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies and opportunities for innovation.
• Customer Focus:
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and market trends.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive product improvements.
  • Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
  • Contribute to the design and development of complex engineering solutions.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Contribute to the strategic planning process for the engineering department.
  • Assist in setting long-term goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field. (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering or research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  
• Extensive experience in development of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and/or electronic instrumentation.
• Understanding of x-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, or related scientific fields is desirable.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to groundbreaking research.  
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Position Type: Full-Time, In-person/Hybrid

Location: Ithaca, NY

To Apply: Please contact us

Job Description

Company Overview

MiTeGen is a leading innovator in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of products for crystallization, crystallography, and X-ray diffraction analysis across various scientific disciplines. Serving a global customer base in academic, medical, pharmaceutical, government, and industrial laboratories, we focus on applying advanced physics concepts to solve practical challenges in the life sciences and beyond.

Overview

MiTeGen Reagents is a leading provider of protein science solutions. We develop and supply reagent kits, stock solutions and accessories for protein research. Our Reagents business unit provides a unique working environment for those dedicated to quality science performed in a collaborative environment. We are looking for someone to take over in-person supervision and production of these items, as well as assisting with facilitating the relocation of this business unit from The Woodlands, Texas to Ithaca, New York.

The Reagents Production Supervisor at MiTeGen is a supervisor position that plays a vital role in ensuring the success of many daily operations for the company's reagents business unit production team. This is a "hands-on" position requiring an individual with great interpersonal skills, to facilitate helping keep the reagents production team on track, and ability to self-manage numerous tasks and responsibilities to provide the timely execution for deliverables.

Duties

• Supervise daily reagent production activities within the manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Coordinate material handling processes and material handling equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of industrial chemicals and laboratory reagents in accordance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity.
• Enforce strict safety protocols including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use, respiratory protection, and chemical agent handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production activities, batch records, and quality compliance reports aligned with regulatory standards.
• Lead a team of production technicians by developing and providing training on manufacturing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Monitor and maintain the quality to ensure the products meet the required standards, and schedule necessary maintenance on lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field with experience in pharmaceutical or industrial chemical manufacturing environments preferred.
• Preferred – knowledge of biochemical production, quality assurance, and other general laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to spend 1-2 months working in The Woodlands, Texas before permanent relocation of the business unit to Ithaca, NY.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrates high level abilities with PC and a wide range of software tools, (ZOHO, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Google apps, Canva).
• Demonstrates ability to handle a broad range of responsibilities successfully.
• Ability to effect positive change in personnel behavior and organizational culture and processes.
• Must be able to stand and walk in a laboratory for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Excellence in personnel supervision and coaching skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding and embracement of 5S and LEAN manufacturing.

This role will require 1-2 months of training to take place at The Woodlands, Texas facility, and assistance on location with preparing that unit for permanent relocation to our Ithaca, NY facility. This role will ultimately require being able to work in person from Ithaca, NY.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

$57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Please contact us