Scientist, Research Scientist

Position Summary

Full time exempt position. Responsible for initiating, directing and executing scientific research and/or development strategies for BFDX through a research staff or individual studies. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and potential inventions, productions and problems. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures including but not limited to PCR, RT‑PCR real‑time PCR, and fluorescence‑based nucleic acid detection techniques.

May receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.

• Apply deep knowledge of fundamental physical principles to design, conduct, and interpret experiments with precision.
  
  Proficient in coded quantitative analysis using R, Python, and similar programming languages to extract insights from complex datasets.
• Skilled in understanding, structuring, and manipulating diverse data formats to streamline data collection, integration and analysis.
• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BFDX’s Quality System.
• Plan and execute laboratory research.
• Develop new instrumentation, software or processes, customer support and provide training functions.
• Maintain broad knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories.
• Contribute to literature and conferences.
• Advise top management on corporate research and development.
• Participate in development of patent applications.
• Responsible for development of research groups.
• Interact with various company departments.
• Use professional concepts to contribute to company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives creatively and effectively.
• Demonstrate potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Ensure laboratory notebooks for assigned projects/experiments are maintained in accordance with BFDX Employment Handbook.

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
• Uses an understanding of fundamental physical relationships to design and interpret experiments.
• Comfortable with coded quantitative analyses in R, Python or similar language.
• Ability to understand and manipulate data structures to support gathering and analysis of data.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Desire and willingness to take ownership and be accountable for critical business line.
• Leadership ability with focus on developing a team of project leaders and driving alignment and collaboration of other stakeholders of key priority projects.
li>Self‑motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Proactive.
• Organized.
• Critical and innovative thinker.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to understand multiple perspectives.
• Critical listening skills and ability to recognize and translate important and high‑level information.
• Clear and transparent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to adjust to changes in priorities and general flexibility in the work environment.

Estimated salary range: $94,000 – $140,000. Role eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus program. 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.

Total Rewards package may include:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans with 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 leave.

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. All new hires are required to submit satisfactory reference responses and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, retraction of an offer, or dismissal. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770‑1132, by email at  or dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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