What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist, Microbiology position at bioMérieux?
Description
Position Summary - R&D Scientist
Responsible for experimental set-up, execution and data analysis. Handles reagents preparation, including human blood and sterile body fluids. Prepares buffers, solutions, and samples for testing. Ensures that the project results are effectively documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures. Provides protocols and procedures for the project team. Writes reports. Provides technical assistance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Duties
Required Education, Training and Experience:
Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods — Yes
Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another — Yes
Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions — Yes
Travel percentage: 10% total
Position in lab-based and field/lab work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards. Minimum PPE required is lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and closed toe shoes.
The estimated salary range for this role in the state of North Carolina is between $68,000 and $95,500. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. 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.
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [email protected].
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. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Position Summary - R&D Scientist
Responsible for experimental set-up, execution and data analysis. Handles reagents preparation, including human blood and sterile body fluids. Prepares buffers, solutions, and samples for testing. Ensures that the project results are effectively documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures. Provides protocols and procedures for the project team. Writes reports. Provides technical assistance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Duties
- Responsible for experimental set-up, execution and data analysis.
- Handles reagents preparation, including human blood and sterile body fluids.
- Prepares buffers, solutions, and samples for testing.
- Ensures that the project results are effectively documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
- Provides protocols and procedures for the project team.
- Writes reports.
- Provides technical assistance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required in a related scientific field, Microbiology or Biology preferred.
- Fields of Knowledge: Microbiology preferred, Biology, Clinical Microbiology, or Medical Technology
- Experience with antibiotic susceptibility testing and interpretation of manual and reference methods preferred.
- Practical experience in assay or test product laboratory setup, aseptic technique, and basic microbiology technique.
- Continuously upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
- Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
- Practice time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Maintains a very high team cohesion team performance and problem-solving.
- Clear determination to demonstrate self-awareness and respect for others.
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality work.
- Demonstrates professional awareness and self-protection practices.
- Demonstrates self-control, analytical thinking, flexibility, information seeking.
- Demonstrates novel and critical thinking.
Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods — Yes
Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another — Yes
Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions — Yes
Travel percentage: 10% total
Position in lab-based and field/lab work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards. Minimum PPE required is lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and closed toe shoes.
The estimated salary range for this role in the state of North Carolina is between $68,000 and $95,500. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. 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.
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
- A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing 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 leaves
Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [email protected].
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. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Salary : $68,000 - $95,500