Staff Scientist
About The Position
This senior-level, laboratory-based position designs and executes complex experiments and analyzes resulting data in support of reagent and assay development projects focused on leading-edge biomarker measurements and technology. The Staff Scientist provides subject-matter expertise and guidance to other team members, coordinates the work of junior team members, and may monitor and report on the infrastructure of a laboratory or functional area. Specific duties may vary depending on departmental requirements. The position also contributes to laboratory operations and maintenance, including managing supplies and equipment, maintaining electronic and physical inventories, processing and labeling materials, and preparing and maintaining reagent inventories.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related area.
- At least 12 years of hands-on laboratory work experience.
- Extensive experience running antibody-based assays, developing reagents, and working in product development.
- Extensive knowledge of MSD technology and processes.
- Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques.
- Strong knowledge of scientific fundamentals and an analytical background.
- Ability to learn and adhere to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
- Creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated approach to assigned work.
- Ability to execute experiments, identify issues, and propose and carry out troubleshooting.
- Advanced knowledge of statistics and immunoassay technology.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate complex data and information and develop recommendations and plans of action.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, GraphPad Prism, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member, and provide day-to-day guidance and technical knowledge to others.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including managing changing priorities and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Independently design and execute complex experiments and implement plans.
- Analyze data using spreadsheets and graphing software, including statistical analyses.
- Prepare clear presentations with summaries and recommendations for next steps, and present to peer and supervisor review groups.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and guide team members on experiments and laboratory procedures.
- Coordinate and manage the work of junior team members.
- Lead and participate in general laboratory maintenance, including maintaining supplies and equipment, electronic inventory databases and physical inventories; processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials; and preparing and maintaining reagent inventories.
- May monitor and report on the infrastructure of a laboratory or functional area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
