Sr. Scientist, Microbiology

bioMerieux Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Voluntary benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMerieux Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Sr. Scientist to contribute technical and scientific expertise to the design and development of high quality products on time, within budget, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing protocols, collecting and interpreting data, handling human blood samples, and applying aseptic techniques to process microbial specimens. The role emphasizes QA compliance, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology)
• 2+ years of professional experience in microbiology or a related scientific field

Responsibilities

• Prepare protocols and summary reports.
• Perform data collection, interpret results, and draw conclusions to advance development.
• Handle biological samples derived from human blood.
• Apply aseptic technique to process possibly bacterial or fungal samples.
• Contribute to quality improvements and equipment management.
• Ensure project results and files are documented and compliant with QA and design control procedures.
• Perform work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Laboratory safety

Data interpretation

Data analysis

MS Office

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Pipettes/Pipetman

Syringes

MS Office (Outlook/Teams/Word/Excel)

Job description

Description

Sr. Scientist

Reports To: Director, R&D Microbiology

Position Summary

Contributes, with technical and scientific expertise to the design and development of high quality products on time, within budget, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Primary Duties

• Prepares protocols and summary reports.
• Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions to continue the development process.
• Handles biological samples contrived in human blood.
• Uses asceptic technique to process samples that may be bacterial or fungal.
• Contributes to quality improvements and equipment management.
• Ensures that the project results and files are accurately documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology)
• 2+ years of professional experience in microbiology or a related scientific field

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology.
• Experience in product development in regulated environment, preferred.
• Experience managing data sets.
• Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory safety, aseptic techniue, and basic microbiology technique.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
  • Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Teamwork and collaboration across diverse teams and fast-paced projects.
• Achievement orientation, analytical thinking, flexibility, information seeking.

Supplemental Data

Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, data analysis, scientific problem-solving, and interpretation of complex datasets. Proven ability to author protocols, study plans, technical reports, and scientific documentation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, influence outcomes through scientific leadership, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions: No.
• Travel Requirement: 5% domestic travel; 0% international travel; 5% total travel.
• Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.
• The position requires the ability to perform work involving fine motor skills, including grasping, handling, and manipulating laboratory equipment.
• The employee must be able to safely and accurately use pipettes, Pipetmen, syringes, and other laboratory tools that require precise hand movements and repetitive motions.

The estimated salary range for this role in the state of North Carolina is between $83,000 and $106,600. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux'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.

Benefits

• 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

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).