Senior R&D Scientist: Validation & Product Innovation

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company); Limerick; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead system validation activities across the product lifecycle, translating scientific expertise and customer needs into effective bioscience solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, marketing and product development in a regulated, high‑volume environment, driving test strategies, data interpretation and evidence‑based decisions in Limerick, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, or clinical laboratory science with 5+ years in relevant environments.
• At least five years hands-on flow cytometry experience on multiple platforms.
• Strong experimental design, statistics, and data interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to lead medium to large projects in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 and discussions.
• Conduct complex laboratory studies and guide study design and best practices.
• Translate customer workflows and feedback into testing approaches.
• Lead projects, balancing technical considerations with business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support development and improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to strategic decisions.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Immunology/Cell Biology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Flow cytometry platforms

Job description

Waters is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead system validation activities across the product lifecycle, translating scientific expertise and customer needs into effective bioscience solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory, marketing and product development in a regulated, high‑volume environment, driving test strategies, data interpretation and evidence‑based decisions in Limerick, Ireland.