Scientist II, Microbiology - Diagnostics R&D

RXinsider LTD.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Advanced Diagnostic seeks a Scientist II – Microbiology to join our R&D Solutions Assurance team in Sparks, MD. You will help develop and validate microbiology and molecular diagnostic solutions, working with platforms like BACTEC, Kiestra, COR, Phoenix and Synapsys Informatics to improve patient care.

This on‑site role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and contribution to product testing, validation documentation, and cross‑functional initiatives within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on clinical microbiology lab experience, bacteriology benchwork; familiarity with molecular technologies is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support product development and validation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Service.
• Author and review technical documentation, including validation protocols.
• Stay current with advancements in clinical microbiology.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Molecular technologies

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Medical Technology

Tools

BACTECTM

KiestraTM

CORTM

PhoenixTM

SynapsysTM

MAXTM

Job description

Waters Advanced Diagnostic seeks a Scientist II – Microbiology to join our R&D Solutions Assurance team in Sparks, MD. You will help develop and validate microbiology and molecular diagnostic solutions, working with platforms like BACTEC, Kiestra, COR, Phoenix and Synapsys Informatics to improve patient care.

This on‑site role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and contribution to product testing, validation documentation, and cross‑functional initiatives within a dynamic healthcare environment.