Scientist I

Description

Responsible for initiating, directing, and executing scientific research and/or development strategies for bioMérieux through a research staff or individual studies. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, productions, and problems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures including PCR, RT-PCR real-time PCR, and use of fluorescence-based nucleic acid detection techniques. May receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics' Quality System.
2. Plans and executes laboratory research.
3. Work involves development of new instrumentation, software or processes, customer support and some training functions.
4. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
5. Makes contributions to literature and conferences.
6. May advise management on corporate research and development.
7. Participates in development of patent applications.
8. Responsible for development of research groups.
9. Requires interaction and collaboration with various company departments.
10. Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.
11. Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought.
12. Ensures that laboratory notebooks for assigned projects/experiments are maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Training and Education
Requires a PhD in scientific discipline.
2 years of experience in a research and/or development environment.

Physical Requirements
Able to lift 50 lbs.