Scientist, Applied Microbiology

Merck•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at MilliporeSigma, a leading science and technology company and key player in safeguarding the food supply through development of cutting-edge food safety solutions. We are currently looking for a passionate R&D Scientist to join our BioMonitoring R&D team at our Laclede facility in St. Louis, MO with expertise in Applied Microbiology. The BioMonitoring R&D organization develops innovative solutions for our customers: microbiology quality-control laboratories in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio, supporting development projects, and contributing to our BioMonitoring strategy. As a member of our global cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to help drive innovative projects, analyze data, and engage in scientific discussions. If you're ready to make a real impact in the field of food safety and environmental monitoring and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we'd love to hear from you. Join us!

Requirements

Master's Degree or Ph. D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or other life science field
3+ years of professional Biotechnology industry experience
1+ years' experience in development, optimization, validation and launch of diagnostic tools or assays
1+ years' experience in Growth, Isolation and Identification of Bacterial Pathogens
Ability to lift 15 – 20 lbs.
Ability to travel up to up to 10% (domestic and international).
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in immunochemistry or similar techniques for ensuring high specificity and sensitivity in pathogen detection assays
Experience in diagnostic assay development for the detection of microorganisms in a food&bev or pharma sector
Experience developing protocols for automation of process workflows
Experience working with the following pathogens in various food products: Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Cronobacter spp., Bacillus spp.
Experience in industrial microbiology in the food, beverage, and water sectors
Experience in organizing validation according to ISO 16140
Experience in project leadership/management
Demonstrated capacities to analyze data, write reports, and prepare and deliver technical presentations
Strong motivation, attention to detail and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills in a diverse and collaborative local and global team environment

Responsibilities

Expanding our food pathogen diagnostics portfolio
Supporting development projects
Contributing to our BioMonitoring strategy
Driving innovative projects
Analyzing data
Engaging in scientific discussions
Collaboration with cross-functional subject matter experts, project teams, and a variety of external business partners and network of consultants to advance projects