Development Scientist

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$128,300 - $200,500

About The Position

The Development Scientist develops, plans, and executes research and product development projects in coordination with team members and managers. The role involves designing and executing experiments and analyzing data to support product development and research goals. The incumbent may supervise others directly and/or across interdisciplinary teams. The position works in a laboratory environment with chemical reagents and some Biosafety Level 2 work, which may involve handling BSL-2 materials and organisms, including human blood or blood products. Up to 70% of the day may be spent at a laboratory bench. The position may require working at heights above four feet and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The annual base salary ranges from $128,300 to $200,500. Employees may also qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus. MSD offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement and insurance benefits; paid time off and parental leave; and additional voluntary perks.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
Experience analyzing data.
Training and experience with BSL-2 techniques.
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
Problem-solving ability and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in a structured manner.
Leadership skills and knowledge of staff management practices and processes; ability to establish expectations and accountabilities and manage performance.
Ability to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in completing assigned tasks.
Ability to gather and evaluate complex data and information and develop recommendations and plans of action.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across documents, public speaking, and presentations.
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage changing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, GraphPad Prism, and SharePoint.
Strong knowledge of statistics.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods; occasionally walk, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work at heights above four feet on occasion and move or lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Additional postdoctoral or industrial experience preferred.
A Master’s degree may be considered with additional years of independent and productive research or development experience.
A Bachelor’s degree may be considered with additional years of experience, including at least 6 years of hands-on experience with the MSD platform.
Experience with immunoassay development in an industrial environment desired.
Supervisory or management experience desired.
A strong publication record desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and execute experiments supporting research, feasibility, product development, and qualification efforts.
Prepare experimental procedures, maintain laboratory notebooks, and prepare procedures and batch/test records supporting product development and research.
Analyze data using appropriate software, including statistical analyses, and prepare tables and graphs to highlight findings.
Present findings, analyses, issues, and solutions to peer groups and managers; recommend project advancement.
Troubleshoot and optimize experiments and communicate issues and solutions to managers.
Perform literature and market research on new research or product areas.
Procure reagents and equipment needed to perform experiments.
Establish and monitor direct-report performance and development goals; assign accountabilities, set objectives and priorities, and provide ongoing feedback and recognition.
Prepare or support preparation of invention disclosures, patent applications, grant proposals, posters, and papers.
Work cross-functionally with other business units on projects, products, and associated deliverables.
Understand, follow, and enforce laboratory safety precautions to ensure compliance with company safety policies.
Perform other duties as departmental requirements dictate.