Staff Scientist I

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Staff Scientist I, New Assay Development Location: San Diego, CA, US Job Description We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Summary: We are seeking a candidate who can bring experience of clinical flow cytometry workflows to assist in new assays and reagents development. Uses independent judgment to adapt and modify standard reagent development techniques to solve difficult reagent challenges. Implements experiments independently and evaluates, discusses, presents and explains material of moderate to high complexity. Works under general direction, but independently resolves and defines approach to solutions. The candidate will be bringing a strong continuous improvement approach to reduce development cycles and streamline technology transfer from R&D into operations. At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or . Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. Why Join Us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of Master’s degree or Ph.D. degree in biological science and a combination of education and experience in product development
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in R&D or clinical/research laboratory environment
• Experience in IVD product development is required.
• Strong, proven product development knowledge of processes, measures, etc. (phase gated development systems)
• Knowledge of biostatistical methods and data analysis experience is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Flow Cytometry technology and experience in development of clinical Flow Cytometry assays and is highly desirable
• Knowledge of leukemia, lymphoma, and/or cancer biology is highly desirable
• Proven experience of working in cross-functional product development teams

Responsibilities

• Work with team members and lead collaborations across teams on crafting experimental approaches for new reagent and assay development
• Maintain strong understanding of innovative science and technology development in the industry
• Deliver clinical projects on schedule and within specification.
• Work with leadership team members and product development teams to improve time to market by reducing product development life cycle and improving the product development process
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses of R&D projects
• Work on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
• Exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action
• Effectively coordinate with other functional areas associated with the R&D activities, including Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Business Development, etc.
• Assure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD policies/ procedures regulations associated with quality, regulatory, safety, etc.

Benefits

• At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
• Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees