Associate Staff Scientist - 2nd Shift

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. Acts as a team leader for 2nd shift (Sunday – Thursday 3 – 11 PM).

Primary Duties

1. Leads 2nd shift team for completion of assigned activities with limited supervision.

2. Process biological specimen samples using aseptic techniques and following lab safety protocols.

3. Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions in an organized manner to continue the development process.

4. Contributes to the development of tools for analyzing large performance data sets generated from experiments.

5. Produces and presents technical information, both written and verbal, for internal and external audiences.

6. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

7. Fosters relationships and promotes a team environment to achieve project goals. 

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: Microbiology preferred, Biology

• 5 years of professional related experience in Product Development of medical diagnostics or devices required, microbiology preferred

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Indirect or direct experience leading a team preferred
• Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology, Biochemistry and/or Medical Diagnostics
• Experience with antibiotic susceptibility test method initiation (automated and reference methods) preferred
• Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory safety, aseptic technique, and basic microbiology technique. 5S methodology experience preferred
• Experience in product development in a regulated environment highly preferred
• Experience managing large data sets; experience with JMP or other statistical software preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes

• Comfortable giving clear, direct, and actionable feedback

• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge

• Written communications – including the ability to communicate technical data in written form

• Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment

• Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time

• 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

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: Yes

• Ability to wear PPE correctly for extended periods: Yes

• Ability to move or lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds in all directions: Yes

• Travel required: 5% (5% domestic)

• Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards