Scientist

bioMerieux Inc.; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

Discount Programs

Parental Leave

Job summary

BioMerieux Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Scientist to advance biomarker identification, receptor occupancy and pharmacodynamic assays, collaborating across immunology, oncology, chemistry and engineering teams with clear written communication.

You will develop flow cytometry panels on the Accellix platform, verify and validate assays, and support tech transfer to manufacturing while maintaining GMP and meeting project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry with 5+ years of relevant flow cytometry experience; antibody titrations and multicolor assay optimization.
• HS Diploma/GED with 9+ years of relevant flow cytometry experience; antibody titrations and multicolor optimization.
• Master's degree preferred; experience with compensation matrices and cellular biomarkers is a plus.
• Experience with GDP and documentation practices; strong written communication and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify flow cytometry assay panels on the Accellix platform and optimize formulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure assay verification and validation.
• Provide analysis feedback for automated analysis software and contribute to tech transfer to manufacturing.
• Maintain GMP in lab, document procedures, and manage lab supplies inventory.
• Draft and edit protocols for assay kit manufacturing and QC; present project updates to team and external customers.

Skills

Flow cytometry assay design

GMP documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis with FlowJo

MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel

Scientific writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry

Master's degree

HS Diploma with 9+ years experience

Tools

Accellix platform

FlowJo

Excel

SOP drafting

Laboratory automation tools

Job description

Description

The Scientist position will specifically support the identification of potential biomarkers, receptor occupancy, target engagement and pharmacodynamic assays for these targets. The candidate is also expected to effectively collaborate with colleagues in the immunology, oncology, chemistry, protein engineering, and biomarker groups. The successful candidate will additionally demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.

Primary Duties

• Develop and qualify flow cytometry assay panels on the Accellix platform, including optimization of formulations and protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while following design and development plans, executing assay verification and validation, and ensuring all assay requirements are satisfied.
• Provide analysis and feedback for developing automated analysis software.
• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) in lab, clearly document experimental procedures and results, and assist team in maintaining inventory of lab supplies and reagents.
• Participate in drafting and editing protocols for assay kit manufacturing and QC, and in tech transfer of new assays to the manufacturing team.
• Present updates on projects and initiate brainstorming/troubleshooting discussions within the team and to external customer audiences.
• Promote a strong working relationship with others in the lab, facilitate open communication, proactively identify and address issues, and support other team members to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities.
• Assay characterization including verification and validation studies.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry with 5+ years of professional experience in experimental design and execution of flow cytometry assays, including antibody titrations, and optimizing and troubleshooting multicolor assays
  • OR HS Diploma/GED and 9+ years of professional experience in experimental design and execution of flow cytometry assays, including antibody titrations, and optimizing and troubleshooting multicolor assays

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Master's degree
• Experience with generating and optimizing compensation matrices to address fluorescence spectral overlap in multiparametric flow data
• Familiarity with common biomarkers found on leukocytes, and/or familiarity with cell-based therapies and cellular engineering
• Experience with product development or instrument automation in an industry setting
• Experience with assay transfer to internal or external collaborators

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with good documentation practices (GDP) and with drafting and reviewing documents such as SOPs and development reports
• Experience with flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo or similar analysis software
• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
• Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details
• Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
• Critical thinking, using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions in the workplace.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments with minimal oversight

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

The estimated salary range for this role based in Illinois is between $91,300 - 135,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance ProgramCommuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).