Associate Scientist, R&D

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $27.04/ hour – $33.77/ hour This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary.

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

This position supports Mesa's SDC business. Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

The Associate Scientist in R&D will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of science based projects aimed at advancing product development initiatives. This role requires a strong foundation in scientific principles, hands‑on laboratory experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Develop and execute experiments to support product development and improvement.
• Design protocols and methodologies to test hypotheses and analyze results.

• Collect, record, and analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods.
• Interpret results and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ensure all research activities adhere to relevant safety and regulatory guidelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Present research findings in team meetings and contribute to project planning discussions.

• Conduct literature reviews to stay informed about current trends and advancements in relevant scientific fields.
• Propose new research ideas and approaches based on findings from literature and experimental results.

• Assist in managing timelines and project deliverables to ensure research objectives are met.
• Contribute to project documentation, including protocols, reports, and presentations.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to experimental procedures.

• Support the training of interns, junior scientists, and lab personnel on laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive laboratory environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field
• 0 - 1 year of professional experience.

• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as PCR, chromatography, cell culture, and analytical assays.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Graph Pad, statistical software).
• Excellent…