Sr. Scientist

Scientific/R&D Durham, North Carolina


Description

Position Summary:

Participate in planning and conducting activities to develop new products or methods/techniques within BioMerieux Clinical Microbiology product portfolio in full compliance with current quality and safety standards. Provide assistance and technical support for activities to improve or support existing products, methods or techniques.

 

Primary Duties:

Develop quantitative analytical test methods using LC-MS/MS following best practices as directed    
Researches and investigates chemical properties of antimicrobials and authors chemical analysis reports in a prescribed format      
Work cross-functionally with other departments to plan experiments based on project needs and execute per prioritization to meet timelines.
Operation of analytical chemistry instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, IC, ICP-MS)  
Provide technical input and design standard experiments to optimize experimental performance or investigate failure mode to support operations for existing products, methods, or techniques
Preparation of mobile phase solutions, standards, stocks, and samples     
Responsible for accurate calculations     
Collection, analysis, and reporting of data in a prescribed format    
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Training

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific discipline
Experience:
2+ years of LC-MS/MS method development experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of company policies and procedures, and products
The ability to adapt quickly to new situations, demonstrate initiative, innovation, & creative problem-solving
Time management and organization using Calendar, MS OneNote, etc
Good oral and written communication skills in English; Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
Training junior scientist in LC-MS/MS analysis and other lab equipment
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
 Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
 Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
 Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.

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