Lead Scientist, Single-Cell Multiomics

BD; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Scientist/Manager to join the Single Cell Multiomics team to develop and support BD Rhapsody single-cell sequencing products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to advance assays from feasibility to tech transfer, optimize protocols, and ensure quality in a regulated environment.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years of research, including experience with RNA-seq/NGS, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences or related field.
• 8+ years of research experience, including 5+ years in industry.
• Extensive RNA-seq and other NGS experience including library prep and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development from feasibility through optimization, verification, validation, and tech transfer for high-quality launches.
• Partner with commercial, engineering, bioinformatics, quality, and operations to launch reagents and consumables.
• Support operations to finalize manufacturing specs, BOMs, SOPs, and QC protocols.
• Provide sustaining support for launched products to maintain quality.
• Design and perform hands-on experiments to meet development goals.
• Review literature and data to guide project progress.
• Develop protocols, technical notes, posters, and presentations showing platform performance.
• Build a collaborative team with clear communication and timely decisions.

Skills

RNA-seq experience

NGS data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on experimentation

Education

Doctoral degree in molecular biology/biochemistry/biomedical sciences

Tools

BD Rhapsody

NGS library prep

Job description

BD is seeking a Scientist/Manager to join the Single Cell Multiomics team to develop and support BD Rhapsody single-cell sequencing products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to advance assays from feasibility to tech transfer, optimize protocols, and ensure quality in a regulated environment.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years of research, including experience with RNA-seq/NGS, and strong communication and leadership skills.