Associate Scientist – Immunoassay & Biomarker Development

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a scientist to design and execute experiments supporting reagent and assay development. You will analyze data, prepare summaries, and present findings to groups, driving biomarker measurement projects in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires a life sciences degree with at least four years of hands-on lab experience, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with immunoassays and biosafety practices (BSL-2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of related laboratory experience.
• Experience with antibody-based assays and reagent development is required.
• BSL-2 techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes experiments and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Analyzes data and prepares clear presentations with recommendations for next steps.
• Maintains lab supplies and inventory, including reagents and equipment.
• Monitors and reports on lab infrastructure as needed.
• Duties vary by departmental requirements.

Skills

Immunoassay knowledge

Data analysis

Strong communication

Lab safety

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GraphPad Prism

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a scientist to design and execute experiments supporting reagent and assay development. You will analyze data, prepare summaries, and present findings to groups, driving biomarker measurement projects in a collaborative lab environment.

The role requires a life sciences degree with at least four years of hands-on lab experience, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with immunoassays and biosafety practices (BSL-2).