Sr. Scientist

biofiredx; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 106,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

biofiredx is seeking a professional in Durham, North Carolina, to develop diagnostic assays and reagents in a regulated lab environment. The candidate will handle biological samples and ensure compliance with quality procedures, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and 2+ years of related experience.

Additionally, a competitive rewards package is available, including medical, dental, and retirement plans alongside a variable bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in product development or micro lab.
• Ability to manage projects and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Create and update diagnostic assays.
• Conduct data collection and analysis.
• Manage biological samples.

Skills

Life Sciences background

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for creating, optimizing, developing, updating, and sustaining diagnostic assays and reagents in a regulated environment while driving innovative solutions. Design and develop new biomolecules or reagents, collect and manage biological samples to support method/product development, identify emerging technologies and trends related to diagnostics. Provide technical assistance to support existing products, methods, or techniques. Performs analytical verifications and documents validation activities and outcomes for regulatory submissions.

Primary Duties

1. Prepares protocols and summary reports.
2. Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions to continue the development process.
3. Handles biological samples contained in human blood.
4. Uses aseptic technique to process bacterial samples.
5. Manages assigned projects and their equipment management.
6. Contributes to quality improvements and equipment management.
7. Ensures the project results and files are accurately documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
8. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology).
• 2+ years of professional related experience in product development or in a micro lab within a regulated industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective team player who enhances team performance and cohesion. Detail-oriented to complete tasks with error-free and produce high-quality work.
• Demonstrates applied skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Ability to work autonomously across diverse teams and fast-paced projects.
• Strong customer orientation, analytical thinking, flexibility, and information seeking.

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods: Yes
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like: No
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day: Yes
• Ability to operate heavy machinery: No
• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions: Yes
• Domestic travel required: 5%
• International travel required: 5%
• Total travel required: 5-10%
• Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $83,000-$106,600. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’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, bioMérieux 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 Program.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Various voluntary benefit offerings.
• Discount programs.
• Parental leaves.