Human Relevant Models – Applications Scientist

Danaher•Fremont, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, is seeking an Applications Scientist to join their Product Innovation and Strategy Team in San Jose, California. This on-site role focuses on executing robust biological application and validation studies using organoid and other human-relevant model systems, emphasizing reproducibility, process discipline, and quality. The position requires a manufacturing- and quality-oriented mindset to ensure data, workflows, and documentation are reliable, scalable, and fit for intended use. The scientist will contribute to accelerating scientific discovery for customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government, using automated and AI-enabled technology to empower researchers and develop safer, more effective therapeutics. The role is part of a collaborative, authentic, and innovative team dedicated to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally.

Requirements

PhD in biomedical sciences or a related scientific field or a BSc in a biomedical or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong hands-on experience in mammalian cell biology
Significant practical experience with mammalian cell culture techniques is essential, with experience in complex models such as complex cell cultures, stem cells or organoids critical.
Ability to independently plan and execute experimental work
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute experiments independently, delivering high-quality scientific outputs to defined milestones and timelines.
Proven data analysis, documentation, and reporting capability
Experience documenting, collating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data, with strong record-keeping and the ability to communicate results clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working with quality, compliance, and experimental discipline
Experience maintaining accurate documentation and working to defined quality and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated or GxP-aligned environment.
Experience working in milestone-driven, project-based scientific environments
Prior experience delivering scientific work against defined project plans, timelines, and technical milestones.

Responsibilities

Execute application and validation studies for human-relevant models
Design, run, and deliver high-quality experimental work using organoids and advanced cell models to support product validation, workflow verification, and defined project milestones.
Develop, qualify, and characterize organoid and complex cell models
Establish, optimize, and characterize organoid and human-relevant model systems to ensure robustness, reproducibility, and fitness for validation and workflow use.
Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data
Document, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare clear technical summaries, figures, and reports for internal review and decision-making, and for external stakeholders where required.
Maintain quality, compliance, and documentation standards
Ensure experimental, validation, and project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory expectations; actively contribute to raising scientific and quality standards.
Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and improve workflows
Proactively identify technical and experimental risks, troubleshoot issues as they arise, implement mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement of organoid and human-relevant model workflows.