Senior Scientist, Biomarker & Immunoassay Development

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a senior scientist to design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and advance biomarker measurement technologies. This role provides guidance to the team and leads development efforts.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, maintaining lab operations, and presenting findings to review groups. A strong track record in antibody-based assays and biosafety practices is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of twelve years hands-on laboratory work experience.
• Extensive experience running antibody-based assays and developing reagents/products.
• Extensive knowledge of MSD’s technology and processes.
• BSL-2 training and techniques are required.

Responsibilities

• Independently designs and executes complex experiments and implements plans.
• Analyzes data with spreadsheets and graphing software, including statistical analyses; prepares presentations and recommendations.
• Serves as subject matter expert and guides team members on experiments/laboratory procedures.
• Coordinates and manages the work of junior team members.
• Maintains lab supplies, equipment, inventories, and reagent stocks; supports general lab maintenance.
• Monitors and reports on infrastructure of a lab or functional area as needed.

Skills

Analytical background

Statistical analyses

MS Excel

GraphPad Prism

SharePoint

Communication skills

Immunoassay technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GraphPad Prism

SharePoint

Job description

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a senior scientist to design and execute complex experiments, analyze data, and advance biomarker measurement technologies. This role provides guidance to the team and leads development efforts.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, maintaining lab operations, and presenting findings to review groups. A strong track record in antibody-based assays and biosafety practices is required.