Staff Scientist, Protein Production

Meso Scale Diagnostics; Gaithersburg (MD); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Fitness club membership contribution

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance discounts

Optional supplemental life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

MesoScale Diagnostics in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks an experienced scientist to lead and execute complex protein science projects. You will design experiments, analyze data, and present concise recommendations to peers and supervisors, acting as a lab SME and guiding junior team members.

The role requires deep knowledge of protein chemistry, purification, and cell culture, with strong communication and project-management abilities to drive timely results in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years hands-on laboratory experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Independently design and execute complex experiments.
• Analyze data and prepare concise presentations with recommendations.
• Serve as subject matter expert and guide team members.
• Coordinate and manage junior team members’ work.
• Lead lab maintenance and manage reagent inventories.
• Monitor infrastructure in a lab or functional area as needed.
• Duties may vary by departmental requirements.

Conocimientos

Protein biochemistry

Recombinant protein tech

Lab leadership

Experimental design

Data analysis with Excel

Communication skills

Project management

Cell culture

Protein purification

FPLC

HPLC

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree preferred

12+ years hands-on lab experience

Herramientas

MS Excel

FPLC

HPLC

Descripción del empleo

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently designs and executes complex experiments and implements plans.
• Analyzes data using spreadsheets and graphing software, including statistical analyses. Prepares clear and concise presentations without supervisor input, including thoughtful summaries and recommendations for next steps. Presents to peer and supervisor review groups.
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance/expertise to team members on experiments/laboratory procedures.
• Coordinates/manages the work of junior team members.
• Leads and participates in general lab maintenance initiatives including but not limited to maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, maintaining electronic inventory list database, physical inventory, processing/aliquoting/vialing/labeling materials, and preparing and maintaining reagent inventories.
• May be selected to monitor and report on the infrastructure of a particular lab or functional area.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or related area is required
• Master’s degree is preferred
• Additional experience may be substituted for graduate degree
• A minimum of twelve years hands-on laboratory work experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of scientific fundamentals with a protein biochemistry background.
• Strong knowledge of recombinant protein technology.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning of and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of protein chemistry, protein and/or peptide isolation and purification and conjugation methods.
• Vector design and construction for protein expression;
• Cell culture;
• Protein purification through column chromatography, including good working knowledge of FPLC and HPLC instruments;
• Analytical characterization of purified proteins by methods such as PAGE, Western, IEF, UV/Vis, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to lead and guide other team members.
• Solid communication (written and verbal) skills regardless of the format (e.g., documents, public speaking situations, presentations, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables.
• Attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to excellence and performance.
• Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to execute experiments, and to identify issues and propose/execute troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to gather and evaluate complex data and information and develop a recommendation and plan of action.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Up to 75% of the day may be spent at a lab bench.
• There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion and move/lift up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Laboratory environment working with chemical reagents and performing some Biosafety Level 2 work
• May involve handling of BSL-2 materials and organisms including human blood and/or blood products.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

Theannualbasesalaryforthispositionrangesfrom$88,100.to$134,400.ThissalaryrangerepresentsageneralguidelineasMSDconsidersotherfactorswhenpresentinganofferofemployment,suchasscopeandresponsibilitiesoftheposition,externalmarketfactors,andthecandidate’sknowledge,skills,abilities,educationandexperience.Employeesmayqualifyforadiscretionaryornon-discretionarybonusinadditiontotheirbasesalary.TheseannualbonusesareintendedtorecognizeindividualperformanceandenableemployeestobenefitfromtheCompany'soverallsuccess.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• AtMSD,weofferacomprehensivebenefitspackagetosupportouremployees'well-beingandfinancialsecurity.
• Inadditiontocompetitivesalaries,ourbenefitsincludemedical,dental,andvisioncoverage,alongwithprescriptionbenefits.
• Weprovidea401(k)planwithcompanymatching,flexiblespendingaccounts,andcompany-paidshort-and-long-termdisabilityinsuranceaswellasgrouplifeandaccidentaldeathanddismembermentinsurance.
• Ourofferingsalsoencompasspaidvacation,paidsickleave,paidholidays,andpaidparentalleave,alongwithanemployeeassistanceprogram.
• Additionalvoluntaryperksincludeafitnessclubmembershipcontribution,petinsurance,identitytheftprotection,homeandautoinsurancediscounts,andoptionalsupplementallifeinsurance.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

MSDisanEqualOpportunity/AffirmativeActionEmployer.Wearecommittedtofosteringadiverseandinclusiveworkplacewhereallindividualsaretreatedwithrespectanddignity.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromallqualifiedcandidates,makingemploymentdecisionswithoutregardtorace,color,religion,creed,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity,geneticinformation,maritalstatus,nationalorigin,age,protectedveteranstatus,pregnancy,disabilitystatus,oranyotherprotectedcharacteristic.ForourfullEEO/AAandPayTransparencystatement,pleasevisithere.

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