Scientist

Position Summary Contribute to the development of new products and support existing products to meet the objectives of the Global R&D Industry using the BACTALERT reagents and instruments for Pharma Quality Control. Generate data to support feasibility concepts for industry applications of BACTALERT reagents and instruments.

Primary Duties

• Contributes to cross-functional projects, by planning, data collection, and resolving issues.

• Ensures that the projects results and data are accurately documented in accordance with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.

• Performs data collection, interpretation, and draws conclusions to continue the development process.

• Provides protocols and procedures for the projects.

• Presents and presents reports on conducted experiments at internal or external professional meetings.

• Contributes with technical expertise so that quality products can be designed and produced on time.

• 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 required in Life Science, Micro or Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related science field

• Knowledge of method validation within Pharma industry is preferred.

• Experience in product development with microbiology field is preferred.

• Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory safety, aseptic technique, and basic microbiology technique preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Acting with Honor and Being Open: Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.

• Being Organizationally Savvy: Ability to operate within others at all levels including leadership.

• Getting Organized: Preparing the management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.

• Communicating Effectively: Effective verbal communication skills.

• Maintaining Focus: Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.

• Managing Work Processes: Troubleshooting issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

• Skilled in IMS collection tools: Includes but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

• Functionally Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations. Handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.

• Teamwork and collaboration across diverse teams and fast-paced projects.

• Career orientation, analytical thinking, flexibility, information seeking.

Additional Information

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.

• Ability to operate office equipment, computers, phones, and the like.

• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.

• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. in all directions.

• Domestic travel required: 5%

• International travel required: 5%

• Total travel: 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 $68,000 and $96,000. 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. 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

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