Applications Scientist I

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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The Applications Scientist I is responsible for supporting the development of flow cytometry assays and works closely with senior Applications Scientists and other lab personnel. This role involves data generation, data review and troubleshooting assays and products based on specific project requirements as well as creation and review of controlled documents. They will interact directly with key customer accounts evaluating new opportunities, developing solutions, and supporting production activities.

• Development:
  Supports development of customer-designed panels to ensure optimum performance. Identifies and troubleshoots new antibody conjugate panels in collaboration with senior Applications Scientists.
• Experimentation and Review:
  Performs and reviews experiments, either conducted by themselves or other associates. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares data for final reporting following GDP standards. Perform basic troubleshooting of performance issues.
• Documentation:
  Develop and write controlled documents, SOPs, and design history files meeting ISO
  13485 and GMP standards. Generate production documents with specifications for GMP manufacturing under supervision of senior CAS.
• Customer Satisfaction:
  Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering quality end-products while adhering to aggressive timelines and collaborating with multiple functional groups such as Manufacturing, QA and Instrumentation. Assists with the investigation of customer-related complaints.

• Masters Degree level qualification or higher, in Immunology preferred
• Prior experience with flow cytometry
• Experience with antibody conjugate panels, design and data analysis
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or ISO
  13485 standards
• Previous work in a regulated laboratory environment

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