Job Posting: Scientist – R&D Microbiology (2nd Shift)

Location: Durham. NC     Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM    Reports To: Associate Director R&D Microbiology

Position Summary

Responsible for creating, optimizing, developing, updating and sustaining diagnostic assays and reagents in a regulated environment, while driving innovative solutions. Design and develop new biomolecules or reagents, collect and manage biological samples to support method/product development. Identify emerging technologies and trends related to diagnostics. Provide technical assistance to support existing products, methods or techniques. Perform analytical verifications and document validation activities and outcomes for regulatory submissions.

Primary Duties

1. Participate in experimental set-up, execution and data analysis.

2. Prepare reagents, buffers, solutions, standards used for testing.

3. Handle biological samples (e.g., human specimens, animal tissues and sterile body fluids).

4. Prepare, maintain and manipulate microorganisms.

5. Contribute to quality improvements and equipment management.

6. Troubleshoot.

7. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree required in a Science field, Microbiology or Biology preferred

Specific Field, Function, or Specialization: Science (Microbiology or Biology preferred)

Preferred Education, Training and Experience:

1. Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology, Clinical Microbiology, or Medical Technology

2. Experience with antibiotic susceptibility test methods and interpretation (automated and reference methods preferred).

3. Proficient in skills necessary for good laboratory practice, aseptic techniques, and basic microbiology techniques.

4. Experience in product development is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.

• Effective 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.

• Basic determination to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.

• Demonstrates fundamental awareness and can perform routine tasks with guidance.

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

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

Working Conditions:

• Travel requirement: 0%