Scientist
About The Position
The Scientist supports the identification of potential biomarkers, receptor occupancy, target engagement, and pharmacodynamic assays. The role collaborates with colleagues across immunology, oncology, chemistry, protein engineering, and biomarker groups, and requires clear verbal and written communication. The Scientist develops and qualifies flow cytometry assay panels on the Accellix platform, including formulation and protocol optimization. The position contributes to assay design and development, verification and validation, characterization, automated analysis software feedback, manufacturing documentation, and technology transfer. Work is performed in accordance with GMP, company quality procedures, and standards, with experimental procedures and results documented clearly. The role also presents project updates, leads or contributes to troubleshooting discussions with internal teams and external customer audiences, supports effective lab collaboration, and helps colleagues meet deadlines and shifting priorities. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry and at least 5 years of professional experience in experimental design and execution of flow cytometry assays, including antibody titrations and optimizing and troubleshooting multicolor assays; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 9 years of such professional experience.
- Experience with good documentation practices (GDP) and drafting and reviewing documents such as SOPs and development reports.
- Experience analyzing flow cytometry data using FlowJo or similar software.
- Ability to communicate technical data in written form.
- Ability to adapt, think critically, and communicate proactively when navigating ambiguity and limited details.
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines and time effectively.
- Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reason to analyze information and make workplace decisions.
- Ability to manage tasks, multitask, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments with minimal oversight.
- Ability to remain stationary, sitting or standing, for prolonged periods; ascend and descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and similar structures; wear PPE correctly for most of the day; operate heavy machinery; and adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
- Consistently uphold and reflect the core ethical principles and values promoted by bioMérieux.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience generating and optimizing compensation matrices to address fluorescence spectral overlap in multiparametric flow data.
- Familiarity with common leukocyte biomarkers and/or cell-based therapies and cellular engineering.
- Experience with product development or instrument automation in an industry setting.
- Experience transferring assays to internal or external collaborators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and qualify flow cytometry assay panels on the Accellix platform, including optimization of formulations and protocols.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow design and development plans, execute assay verification and validation, and ensure assay requirements are satisfied.
- Provide analysis and feedback for developing automated analysis software.
- Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP), document experimental procedures and results, and help maintain lab supplies and reagent inventory.
- Participate in drafting and editing protocols for assay kit manufacturing and quality control, and transfer new assays to the manufacturing team.
- Present project updates and initiate brainstorming and troubleshooting discussions with the team and external customer audiences.
- Promote strong working relationships, facilitate open communication, proactively identify and address issues, and support team members in meeting deadlines and managing shifting priorities.
- Conduct assay characterization, including verification and validation studies.
- Perform work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, including prescription coverage, with nationwide coverage and telemedicine options.
- Dental and vision plans with nationwide coverage and telemedicine options.
- Company-provided life and accidental death insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement plan with a non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
- Adoption assistance.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee assistance program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Various voluntary benefit offerings.
- Discount programs.
- Parental leaves.
- Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
