Senior Scientist

LifeNet Health•Virginia Beach, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity. Together , we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing. ABOUT THIS JOB Location : Virginia Beach, VA (on-site) Department : Research & Development Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET) Clinical Status : Clinical HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT The Senior Scientist provides focal, technical, and scientific assistance in line with departmental core competencies in support of the department's overall corporate objectives. Leads the planning and execution of project activities in support of divisional laboratory efforts with respect to goals, budgets, and timelines. Ensures the highest level of technical and intellectual understanding within the respective competency . Effectively communicates and trains individuals with varying levels of experience. Contributes to the development of intellectual property in support of the divisional project portfolio. Writes, submits, and presents results of research initiatives and research procedures both internally and externally. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life-changing outcomes. Experienced scientists with expertise in developing and evaluating antimicrobial performance attributes of medical and consumer products, and familiarity with compendial and in vitro/in vivo research methods to assess sanitization, disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, to support the development of medical devices and regenerative medicine products, are encouraged to apply. The Senior Scientist will contribute to the research, validation, and regulatory compliance of bacterial, fungal, and viral control strategies to ensure product safety and efficacy. The role involves hands-on process and prototype development, implementing in-house quick antimicrobial efficacy screens, external microbiology test lab management and collaboration with projects teams across multiple product franchises. This person will be required to occasionally sit, stand, and walk. They will be required to occasionally lift (average 50 lbs ) and carry items (5-10 feet). Additionally, this person will be required to pass a pre-employment health screening.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Biology , Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or Life Sciences, or a related field and eight (8) years of clinical/ medical laboratory sciences, basic life sciences, or related work experience OR PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or Life Sciences, or a related field and five (5) years of clinical/ medical laboratory sciences, basic life sciences, or related work experience.
Key Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Communication Skills: Written, verbal, and presentation; ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
Relationship Management: Builds and sustains mentorship within the R&D team, and partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes.
Time Management: Ability to use time in an effective and productive manner with ability to work under pressure with tight timelines, make critical decisions, and maintain a sense of focus and urgency.
Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, implement, and monitor assignments effectively to meet the needs of the business.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experimental Design: Demonstrated knowledge of research experimental design, execution, presentation, and teamwork.
Analytical Thinking, Troubleshooting, & Resolution Skills: Demonstrated ability to successfully gather and evaluate pertinent information to draw conclusions and identify potential trends. Ability to assess and resolve problems.
Design & Data Analysis: Ability to perform proper study design and statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications: Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software: SAD, GraphPad, SigmaPlot .
Proficiency in research design, execution, presentation, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Research Development: Develops, implements, and tracks the progress of research or product development projects based on corporate priorities. Develops and executes experimental plans. Produces workflows and prototypes. Leads on troubleshooting of critical science-related issues encountered during prototype or product development. Makes major contribution in the development of intellectual property in support of the divisional project portfolio.
Strategy: Conceptualizes strategies, develops techniques and technologies needed to develop clinical or research products and investigate the feasibility of the potential inventions and products.
Documentation and Reporting: Accumulates, interprets, and reports data in verbal and written forms. Generates documents, including scientific journal articles, technical reports and regulatory submissions. Prepares summaries of work for internal and external presentations. Proposes possible patent applications.
Support: Provides scientific support and mentorship for technical staff, including guidance and critical review on experimental planning, execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and project review.
C ontinuous Improvement: Becomes knowledgeable of and assesses external technology for inhouse application, potential licensing, or partner opportunities.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Comprehensive care that won’t break the bank.
Profit Sharing Plan - Share in the success you help create.
403(b) Retirement Plan - Invest in your future with confidence.
Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks to bond with your newest family member.
Corporate Sponsored Events - Celebrate milestones and build connections.
Generous Paid Time Off - Because balance matters: 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws) 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations) 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
Flexible Work Program - For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
Tuition reimbursement - We invest in your growth and education.
Career & Leadership Development - Expand your impact and potential.
Wellness Program - Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for you and your household.
Incredible teammates - Collaborate with passionate, dedicated professionals.