Sr. Scientist

Location: Hazelwood

Description Position Summary

To provide technical support, enhancement, and new applications for existing products and to develop new products; may also serve role as group leader for new product development or current product improvement projects.

Primary Duties

• Handles chemicals and liquid preparations common in microbiology laboratory setting.

• Prepares protocols and summary reports.

• Handles biological samples connected to human blood.

• Uses scientific techniques to assess bacterial samples.

• Designs experiments to investigate bacterial growth variables based on knowledge/experience of bacterial physiology.

• Works directly with internal group when needed for formulation, antibiotics, buffers, solvents and diluents.

• Performs documentation related to product development and support, including experimental planning and execution as well as creation of detailed documents.

• As team leader designs experiments to optimize technical performance (conduct and analyze relevant bibliographic surveys to support the activity).

• Serves as active team participant on conducted experiments.

• Generates documentation detailing established protocols and procedures in accordance with standards.

• Contributes to the continuous analysis process as well as to the interpretation of results together with the team and deduces conclusions.

• Contributes to the ongoing activities relative to laboratory operations.

• Performs routine product verifications under company procedures and standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education, Training and Experience

Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical, Bio Chemistry

2 years of professional experience with Design and Transfer, Industrialization, and Blood Culture, AST Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Experience with analytical balance, pH meters, serial dilutions, stock preparations.

• Experience with antibiotic susceptibility testing methods and interpretation, VITEK 2 and broth micro-dilution experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bio Merieux promotes.

• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data.

• Written Communication - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.

• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge.

• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues.

• IMS collection tools include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods:
  Yes

• Ability to ascend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like:
  No

• Ability to lift 25% or more of the day:
  Yes

• Ability to reach overhead:
  No

• Ability to move heavy objects up to 50 pounds in all directions:
  No

• Domestic travel required: 5% of time

• International travel required: 5% of time

• Typical Lab Setting

The estimated salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $107,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bio Merieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bio Merieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
* A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
* Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
* Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
* Adoption Assistance
* Wellness Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Commuter Benefits
* Various voluntary benefit offerings
* Discount programs
* Parental leaves

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