• Sr. Scientist

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Durham, NC)


    Position Summary:

    Participate in planning and conducting activities to develop new products or methods/techniques within BioMerieux Clinical Microbiology product portfolio in full compliance with current quality and safety standards. Provide assistance and technical support for activities to improve or support existing products, methods or techniques.

    Primary Duties:

    Develop quantitative analytical test methods using LC-MS/MS following best practices as directed Researches and investigates chemical properties of antimicrobials and authors chemical analysis reports in a prescribed format Work cross-functionally with other departments to plan experiments based on project needs and execute per prioritization to meet timelines. Operation of analytical chemistry instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, IC, ICP-MS) Provide technical input and design standard experiments to optimize experimental performance or investigate failure mode to support operations for existing products, methods, or techniques Preparation of mobile phase solutions, standards, stocks, and samples Responsible for accurate calculations Collection, analysis, and reporting of data in a prescribed format

     

    Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

     

    Performs other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    Education and TrainingBachelor's Degree in a Scientific discipline

    Experience:

    2+ years of LC-MS/MS method development experience

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Understanding of company policies and procedures, and products

     

    The ability to adapt quickly to new situations, demonstrate initiative, innovation, & creative problem-solving

     

    Time management and organization using Calendar, MS OneNote, etc

     

    Good oral and written communication skills in English; Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

     

    Training junior scientist in LC-MS/MS analysis and other lab equipment

     

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

     

    Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods. Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like. Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.