Colorimetric Sensor Chemist – Formulation & Development

bioMérieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leaves

Wellness programs

Job summary

bioMérieux seeks an Associate Staff Scientist in sensor chemistry to design, execute, and analyze complex experiments supporting colorimetric sensor development. You will work hands-on in formulation development (sol‑gel, polymer, indicator, reagents) and partner with microbiology, data science, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The role requires a strong lab background, independent work, clear communication of findings, and mentoring of junior staff within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors required in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical or related field.
• Hands-on lab work in chemical formulation, analytical chemistry, sol‑gel chemistry, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot sensor chemistry/AST system issues; report findings cross-functionally.
• Brainstorm and test product development ideas linked to objectives and research findings.
• Develop tools for analyzing large data sets from AST experiments.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Document requirements, run verification, participate in validation and product development processes.
• Support process improvements and define tests/critical quality attributes for sensor performance.

Skills

Laboratory work

Sol‑gel chemistry

Formulation development

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering

Master's or PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

bioMérieux seeks an Associate Staff Scientist in sensor chemistry to design, execute, and analyze complex experiments supporting colorimetric sensor development. You will work hands-on in formulation development (sol‑gel, polymer, indicator, reagents) and partner with microbiology, data science, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The role requires a strong lab background, independent work, clear communication of findings, and mentoring of junior staff within a regulated environment.