Scientist, Microbiology

bioMérieux • Durham, NC

4d • $68,000 - $95,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Scientist is responsible for experimental set-up, execution, and data analysis. This role involves handling reagent preparation, including human blood and sterile body fluids, and preparing buffers, solutions, and samples for testing. The scientist will ensure project results are effectively documented and compliant with quality assurance and design control procedures, provide protocols and procedures for the project team, write reports, and offer technical assistance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in a related scientific field, Microbiology or Biology preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Continuously upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
• Practice time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Maintains a very high team cohesion team performance and problem-solving.
• Clear determination to demonstrate self-awareness and respect for others.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality work.
• Demonstrates professional awareness and self-protection practices.
• Demonstrates self-control, analytical thinking, flexibility, information seeking.
• Demonstrates novel and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology, Clinical Microbiology, or Medical Technology
• Experience with antibiotic susceptibility testing and interpretation of manual and reference methods preferred.
• Practical experience in assay or test product laboratory setup, aseptic technique, and basic microbiology technique.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for experimental set-up, execution and data analysis.
• Handles reagents preparation, including human blood and sterile body fluids.
• Prepares buffers, solutions, and samples for testing.
• Ensures that the project results are effectively documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
• Provides protocols and procedures for the project team.
• Writes reports.
• Provides technical assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level