Senior Scientist, Microbiology & Process Engineering

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

Job summary

BD in Sparks, MD seeks a Senior Scientist to lead and execute process engineering activities. The role emphasizes Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc sustaining work, QC investigations, stability testing, and cross‑functional project execution.

Strong microbiology and technical writing skills are required to resolve complex issues and maintain compliance. You will collaborate across Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support product disposition and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• 5+ years of lab, microbiology, manufacturing support, quality, or process engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc product sustaining activities.
• Designs experiments, pilot testing, qualification activities, stability testing.
• Reviews data to support product disposition, memos and change controls.
• Provides technical leadership for cross-functional teams on new product development and process optimization.
• Coordinates laboratory schedules and testing plans to meet timelines.
• Troubleshoots technical issues related to media, panels, broths, and QC failures.
• Prepares technical documentation including investigation summaries and test strategies.
• Collaborates with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, QC, and suppliers.
• Supports continuous improvement and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Follows GMP and BD housekeeping, safety, and compliance policies.

Skills

Phoenix ID/AST testing

Sensi Disc testing

Microbiology techniques

Technical writing

Data analysis

QA investigations

Process engineering support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SAP documentation

Job description

BD in Sparks, MD seeks a Senior Scientist to lead and execute process engineering activities. The role emphasizes Phoenix ID/AST and Sensi Disc sustaining work, QC investigations, stability testing, and cross‑functional project execution.

Strong microbiology and technical writing skills are required to resolve complex issues and maintain compliance. You will collaborate across Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support product disposition and continuous improvement