Staff Scientist, Scientific Partnerships & Growth – Lab

By combining BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions with Waters Corporation, the Staff Scientist, Scientific Partnerships & Growth – Immerse Lab role will be held with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, accelerating scientific benefits through advanced analytical technologies, informatics, and service in regulated, high-volume environments. The role is located at the Immerse Lab in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.

Staff Scientist, Scientific Partnerships & Growth – Immerse Lab

Location:

Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

• Lead high‑impact scientific engagements with biopharma, academic, and translational research partners across the Kendall Square ecosystem
• Drive instrument evaluation, adoption, and expansion through hands‑on demonstrations, pilot studies, and collaborative projects
• Convert strategic collaborations into reference accounts, publications, and expanded use cases
• Design and execute application‑focused experiments that showcase the capabilities of Waters Biosciences platforms in real‑world research settings
• Deliver compelling instrument demonstrations, proof‑of‑concept studies, and technical validations to support customer decision‑making
• Generate high‑quality data to enable customer adoption, field enablement, and sales conversations
• Establish and grow collaborations that increase visibility, credibility, and demand within the ecosystem
• Drive co‑authored publications, case studies, and scientific endorsements that support commercial expansion
• Build and expand a strong network of strategic scientific partners and key accounts in the Northeast region
• Translate customer needs, workflow gaps, and adoption barriers into actionable insights for product development and commercialization strategies
• Influence product positioning, messaging, and solution fit through direct customer engagement
• Collaborate closely with commercial, marketing, and R&D teams to accelerate market adoption
• Operate and maintain Waters Biosciences instrumentation at the Immerse Lab to support customer demonstrations and collaborations
• Lead onsite visits, executive briefings, and scientific workshops for customers and partners
• Deliver a best‑in‑class, high‑impact customer experience within the Immerse environment
• Represent Waters Biosciences at conferences, workshops, and key customer engagements as a recognized scientific expert
• Publish and present application‑driven findings that reinforce credibility, differentiation, and adoption
• Collaborate closely with field applications, sales, marketing, and product teams to drive aligned execution
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert in flow cytometry and single‑cell analysis, supporting key accounts as needed
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence and customer focus

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Immunology, Oncology, or a related life science field with 5+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience)
• 6+ years of flow cytometry experience designing, performing, and analyzing single‑cell analysis assays
• 4+ years’ experience in spectral flow cytometry
• Proven track record of scientific publications and/or leading customer‑facing scientific collaborations
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both scientific and business audiences
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage complex collaborations and priorities

• Experience working with shared resource laboratories (core labs)

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.

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