Senior Development Scientist

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Gaithersburg, MD

2h•$116,600 - $177,800

About The Position

This position develops, plans, and executes research and product development projects across disciplines in clinical and life sciences. The role designs and conducts experiments and analyzes data to advance product development and research goals. It supervises others directly and/or across interdisciplinary teams. The position may develop and execute complex experiments supporting research, feasibility, product development, and qualification; coordinate technical teams; prepare experimental procedures and records; analyze and present scientific data; troubleshoot experiments; conduct literature and market research; and procure reagents and equipment. It also supports intellectual property, grant, poster, and publication preparation; collaborates across business units; and ensures laboratory safety compliance. Specific duties may vary by department. Work takes place in a laboratory with chemical reagents and some Biosafety Level 2 work, potentially involving BSL-2 materials and organisms, including human blood or blood products. Up to 70% of the workday may be spent at a laboratory bench.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of laboratory experience.
Supervisory or management experience required.
Experience analyzing complex scientific data required.
Training and experience with BSL-2 techniques required.
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
Problem-solving skills and ability to organize and advance project tasks in a structured way.
Ability to gather and evaluate complex data and information and develop recommendations and plans of action.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage changing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Leadership skills and knowledge of staff management practices, including setting expectations and managing performance.
Creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated approach to assigned work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Expertise in GraphPad Prism, MS Excel, and SharePoint required.
Advanced knowledge of statistics required.
A bachelor’s degree may be considered with additional experience, including at least 6 years of hands-on experience with the MSD platform.
A master’s degree may be considered with additional years of independent and productive research or development experience.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Additional postdoctoral or industrial experience preferred.
Two years of immunoassay development experience in an industrial environment desired.
Strong publication record desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and execute experiments, including complex experiments, to support research, feasibility, product development, and qualification efforts.
Work within or lead technical teams to accomplish project goals and manage or coordinate team members’ work.
Prepare experimental procedures, maintain laboratory notebooks, and prepare procedures and batch/test records.
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, managers, and/or clients; 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 reports’ 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 deliverables.
Understand, follow, and enforce laboratory safety precautions and company safety policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription benefits.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Fitness club membership contribution.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Home and auto insurance discounts.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.