Senior R&D Scientist

Becton Dickinson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters in Limerick is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead system validation across product development. You will design validation protocols, analyse complex data, and guide study design while collaborating with engineering, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams.

The role requires 5+ years in clinical/research environments with hands-on flow cytometry, strong experimental design and statistical skills, and a track record of leading medium to large projects in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in clinical, research, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related environment.
• Minimum of five years hands-on flow cytometry experience.
• Strong background in experimental design, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and scientific problem solving.
• Ability to independently execute complex studies and critically evaluate study designs, including sample size calculations and statistical approaches.
• Demonstrated success leading medium to large projects and delivering results in evolving and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build consensus and work effectively across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of system validation activities across all stages of product development.
• Develop test strategies, test methods, validation protocols, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, communicating findings through reports, reviews, and technical discussions.
• Conduct complex laboratory studies and apply scientific expertise to guide study design and best laboratory practices.
• Translate customer workflows and user feedback into product requirements and testing approaches.
• Lead projects and initiatives, balancing technical considerations with business objectives and project timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product development, technology evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to strategic decisions through scientific insight and evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Scientific communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Immunology / Cell Biology / Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

As a Senior R&D Scientist you will be a key role in the development and validation of innovative bioscience products. In this position, you will work across product development teams to lead system validation activities throughout the product lifecycle, translating scientific expertise and customer needs into effective product solutions. You will contribute to the design of test strategies, development of validation protocols, and interpretation of complex data while collaborating with colleagues across engineering, quality, regulatory, marketing, and product development. This is an opportunity to influence product design, support the introduction of new technologies, and help deliver solutions that meet scientific, customer, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of system validation activities across all stages of product development.
• Develop test strategies, test methods, validation protocols, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, communicating findings through reports, reviews, and technical discussions.
• Conduct complex laboratory studies and apply scientific expertise to guide study design and best laboratory practices.
• Translate customer workflows and user feedback into product requirements and testing approaches.
• Lead projects and initiatives, balancing technical considerations with business objectives and project timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product development, technology evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to strategic decisions through scientific insight and evidence‑based recommendations.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific discipline, with at least five years of experience in a clinical, research, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related environment.
• Minimum of five years of hands‑on flow cytometry experience; experience across multiple flow cytometry platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong background in experimental design, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and scientific problem solving.
• Ability to independently execute complex studies and critically evaluate study designs, including sample size calculations and statistical approaches.
• Demonstrated success leading medium to large projects and delivering results in evolving and fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build consensus and work effectively across diverse teams.

Salary range for the role: €68.000 to €70.000 per annum.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location: IRL Limerick - Castletroy. Additional Locations. Work Shift.

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information €56,600.00 - €86,300.00 EUR Annual.

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all.

Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.