Senior Scientist

Becton Dickinson NA; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Senior Scientist to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Process Engineering activities, including Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc product sustaining, manufacturing support, and quality investigations. You will design experiments, perform stability testing, and document findings to support product disposition and change control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with at least 5 years of lab/manufacturing experience, strong microbiology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field; minimum 5 years of lab/manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology lab techniques and Phoenix ID/AST testing.
• Ability to lead testing plans, stability schedules, and lab workflows across multiple projects.
• Excellent technical writing and change control documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc product sustaining activities, including manufacturing investigations and QC issue resolution.
• Designs, coordinates, executes, and documents experimental studies, pilot testing, qualification activities, stability testing.
• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and interprets scientific data to support product disposition and change controls.
• Provides technical leadership for cross-functional teams supporting new product development and process optimization.
• Coordinates lab schedules, testing plans, and resource needs to meet timelines.
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues related to media, panels, broths, indicators, and raw materials.
• Prepares and reviews technical documentation including investigation summaries and test strategies.
• Collaborates with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, QC, and external vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Phoenix ID/AST testing

Sensi Disc testing

Lab testing oversight

Technical writing

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Job Overview: The Senior Scientist provides technical leadership and hands-on scientific support for Process Engineering activities, with emphasis on Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc product sustaining, manufacturing support, quality investigations, stability testing, new or modified product evaluations, and cross-functional project execution. This role applies microbiology, laboratory, and technical writing expertise to resolve complex product and process issues, support timely product disposition, reduce backorders, and maintain compliance with applicable quality, safety, and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads and supports Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc product sustaining activities, including manufacturing investigations, QC issue resolution, complaint investigation testing, and technical support for operations.
• Designs, coordinates, executes, and documents experimental studies, pilot testing, qualification activities, stability testing, and investigational testing to support product performance, process changes, and business continuity.
• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and interprets scientific data to support product disposition, recommendation memos, specification changes, overage changes, change controls, and final reports.
• Provides technical leadership for cross-functional teams supporting new product development, product sustainability, supply continuity, cost improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Coordinates laboratory schedules, testing plans, resource needs, sample submission, and follow-up activities to ensure project timelines and manufacturing support needs are met.
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues related to media, panels, broths, indicators, raw materials, QC failures, customer complaints, and manufacturing process variability.
• Prepares and reviews technical documentation, including investigation summaries, recommendation memos, product disposition justifications, change control inputs, test strategies, stability reports, and SAP or manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborates with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain, and external vendors to resolve issues, align on testing strategies, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Supports continuous improvement and cost avoidance initiatives by identifying process gaps, developing working plans, organizing data reviews, and contributing actionable improvement recommendations.
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision while demonstrating strong organization, initiative, technical judgment, and accountability for assigned deliverables.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must follow all BD housekeeping, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline. Minimum of 5 years of laboratory, microbiology, manufacturing support, quality, or process engineering experience in Life Science or a related discipline.
• Required Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of microbiology laboratory techniques, Phoenix ID/AST testing, Sensi Disc testing, product support investigations, and manufacturing support activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and lead testing plans, stability schedules, qualification activities, and laboratory workflows across multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex products, process, raw material, and QC performance issues using data-driven scientific judgment.
  • Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of investigation summaries, recommendation memos, product disposition justifications, stability reports, and change control documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain, and external partners to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.
  • Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, quality systems, change control processes, customer complaint support, and operational process optimization.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and project management experience are highly beneficial.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical data, risks, recommendations, and project updates to peers, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Optional Skills:

Primary Work Location: USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift: At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You ."Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Salary Range Information

$95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual

Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers .

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