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MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. · 21 hours ago

Senior Scientist

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $173K/yr

6+ years exp

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. is focused on clinical and life sciences, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist to lead research and product development projects. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and supervising team members to achieve project goals.

Innovation ManagementManufacturingTest and Measurement

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops, designs, and executes experiments, sometimes complex, to support research, feasibility, and product development and qualification efforts

Works within and/or leads technical teams to accomplish project goals and manages/coordinates work of other team members

Prepares experimental procedures, maintains laboratory notebooks and prepares procedures, batch/test records to support product development and research efforts

Analyzes data using appropriate software, including statistical analyses, and prepares tables/graphs to highlight findings

Presents findings/analyses and any associated issues/solutions to peer groups, managers and/or clients; makes recommendations for project advancement

Troubleshoots and optimizes experiments; communicates issues and solutions to managers

Performs literature and market research on new research or product areas

Procures reagents and equipment needed to perform experiments

Establishes and monitors direct report performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, and provides continuous feedback and recognition on performance

Prepares and/or supports preparation of invention disclosures, patent applications, grant proposals, posters and papers

Works cross functionally with other business units on projects/products or associated deliverables

Understands, follows and enforces laboratory safety precautions to ensure compliance with company safety policies

Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Qualification

Immunoassay developmentNext-generation sequencingData analysisMolecular BiologyStatistical analysisLeadership skillsBSL-2 techniquesMicrosoft OfficeGraphPad PrismOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field preferred

Minimum of 6 years laboratory experience

Two years of immunoassay development experience in an industrial environment desired

Supervisory/management experience required

Experience in analyzing complex scientific data required

Training and experience with BSL-2 techniques is required

Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background

Problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion

Strong analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to gather and evaluate complex data and information and develop a recommendation and plan of action

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables

Solid leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes

Ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results

Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned tasks

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills regardless of the format (e.g., documents, public speaking situations, presentations, etc.)

Attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to excellence and performance

Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Expertise in GraphPad Prism, MS Excel and SharePoint required

Advanced knowledge in Statistics required

Preferred

Additional postdoctoral or industrial experience preferred

Master's degree may be considered with additional years of independent and productive research or development experience

Bachelor's degree may be considered with additional years of experience including a minimum of 6 years hands-on experience with the MSD platform

Experience with NGS Library, Molecular Biology, next-generation sequencing, Oxford nanopore and nucleic acid handling highly desirable

A strong publication record is desired

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Fitness club membership contribution

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance discounts

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.

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Founded in 1995, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative assays and instruments for the measurement of molecules in biological samples.

Founded in 1995

Rockville, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees