Associate Staff Scientist - 2nd Shift

bioMérieux•Durham, NC

12d•$92,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required: Microbiology preferred, Biology
5 years of professional related experience in Product Development of medical diagnostics or devices required, microbiology preferred
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leads 2nd shift team for completion of assigned activities with limited supervision.
Process biological specimen samples using aseptic techniques and following lab safety protocols.
Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions in an organized manner to continue the development process.
Contributes to the development of tools for analyzing large performance data sets generated from experiments.
Produces and presents technical information, both written and verbal, for internal and external audiences.
Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Fosters relationships and promotes a team environment to achieve project goals.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program.
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