Scientist II

2 Days ago • All levels • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Scientist II is responsible for initiating, directing, and executing scientific research and/or development strategies. This role involves investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles to new inventions, products, and problems, with familiarity in PCR, real-time RT-PCR, and fluorescence-based nucleic acid detection techniques. The position requires expertise in laboratory technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and data analysis. The Scientist II will supervise research associates, work on complex problems requiring expert scientific knowledge, plan and execute laboratory research, maintain knowledge of current scientific theories, contribute to literature, present at conferences, and advise senior management. Responsibilities also include participating in patent applications, developing a research group, and interacting with various company departments. Ensuring data integrity and accurate record-keeping by overseeing data collection, recording, analysis, and verification is crucial.
Must have:
  • Expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease, or clinical diagnostics
  • Mastery of common laboratory procedures
  • Ability to independently manage projects and employees
  • Competent in experimental design and data analysis
  • Skills in scientific/technical writing and oral presentations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Good to have:
  • Experience with PCR, real-time RT-PCR
  • Experience with fluorescence-based nucleic acid detection

Job Details

Description

Position Summary:

The Scientist II is responsible for initiating, directing, and executing scientific research and/or development strategies for bioMérieux through a research staff or individual studies. Scientist II investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products, and problems. Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures including PCR, real-time RT-PCR, and use of fluorescence-based nucleic acid detection techniques. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The position requires expertise in laboratory technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving, data analysis, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and bioMérieux. The Scientist II normally receives no instructions on routine work, and general instructions on new assignments.

Position is ONSITE Full Time  

Primary Duties

         Performs all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux’s Quality System. 

         Follows policies and procedures and conducts oneself professionally and in accordance with the bioMérieux Employment Handbook.

         Supervises research associates in daily operations.

         Works on complex problems which require expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts and advanced analytical skills.

         Plans, executes, and/or oversees the execution of laboratory research in the service of one or more department projects.

         Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

         Makes contributions to literature and presents at conferences.

         May advise senior management on research and development project(s).

         Participates in development of patent applications.

         Responsible for development of a research group.

         Required to interact with various company departments.  

         Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

         Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought.  

         Ensures data integrity and accurate record-keeping by participating in and overseeing research associates and/or associate scientists in collecting, recording (e.g., via electronic laboratory notebooks and study worksheets), analyzing, and verifying data in compliance with bioMérieux SOPs, WIDs, and Study Protocols.

Qualifications:

         Requires a master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 15 years relevant experience, or a PhD in a scientific discipline with 6 years of relevant experience.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

         Must demonstrate expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease, and/or clinical laboratory diagnostics.

         Mastery of common laboratory procedures.

         Ability to independently manage projects and employees and report areas of risk as they arise.

         Competent in experimental design and data analysis, including statistical assessments.

         Demonstrated skills in scientific/technical writing and oral presentations.

         Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at recruitment@biomerieux.com.

BioMérieux 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 BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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