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Associate Staff Scientist

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$91,300 – $134,700 a year
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Hazelwood, MO, United States
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Associate Staff Scientist

Department: Microbiology Reports To: Associate Director R&D Microbiology

Position Summary

As an Associate Staff Scientist in the Microbiology Department, you will play a key role in the development of innovative Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) products for the VITEK REVEAL platform. Leveraging your scientific expertise, you will independently design, execute, and analyze laboratory studies that support assay development, optimization, verification, and validation activities. You will contribute to the design and development of high-quality products on time, within budget, and with a high degree of customer satisfaction. You may act as a team leader for new product development or current product improvement projects.

This role combines hands-on laboratory investigation with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including software and systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and product development functions, to support the successful development and integration of AST assays on the VITEK REVEAL platform. You will generate and analyze complex microbiological datasets, apply statistical methods to evaluate assay performance, and communicate findings that support data-driven product decisions.

In addition, you will contribute to the development, validation, and documentation of scientific methods, tools, and processes that support efficient and compliant product development.

Success in this role requires strong scientific problem-solving abilities, data analysis skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with software, hardware development, systems engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support development and integration of AST products on the VITEK REVEAL platform.
  • Contribute to the development, validation, and continuous improvement of tools and methodologies for analyzing large and complex performance datasets generated from AST studies and product development activities.
  • Design, execute, and support biological testing activities required for assay development, system characterization, design verification, validation, and lifecycle management.
  • Perform advanced analysis and interpretation of experimental data, identify trends, investigate anomalies, and provide data-driven recommendations to support technical and project decisions.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues related to AST assays, system performance, and laboratory workflows; document findings, communicate risks, and support cross-functional investigations and corrective actions.
  • Perform laboratory activities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), established procedures, and applicable quality system requirements.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project teams to optimize testing protocols, workflows, assay performance, and laboratory efficiency.
  • Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation including work instructions (WIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, test methods, study plans, reports, process flows, and other design control deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, biosafety procedures, and laboratory safety practices, including FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI, and internal quality system requirements.
  • Participate in product risk assessments, technical design reviews, root cause investigations, and design control activities; critically evaluate technical approaches and provide scientific recommendations.
  • Support transfer, implementation, and standardization of laboratory methods, testing procedures, and best practices across development activities.
  • Summarize complex technical findings and present results, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional teams and management.
  • Serve as a technical resource for microbiology, AST, and data analysis activities; provide guidance, training, and mentoring to new and existing team members.
  • Apply statistical tools and scientific methodologies, including Design of Experiments (DOE), trend analysis, regression analysis, and process capability assessments, to support product development and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintain knowledge of AST standards, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, industry guidance documents, and emerging technologies relevant to diagnostic product development.
  • Identify opportunities to improve data quality, testing efficiency, laboratory processes, and product performance through innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures, policies, and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5 years of experience in antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), microbiology assay development or diagnostic product development. Related post-doc work experience will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment, including FDA, ISO 13485, Design Controls, IVDR, and/or CLSI standards.
  • Experience designing, executing, analyzing, and interpreting complex laboratory studies and biological datasets.
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as JMP, Minitab, Spotfire, Power BI, R, Python, or equivalent analytical software.
  • Experience supporting product development activities including feasibility, assay optimization, verification, validation, risk management, and design transfer.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analyses, and develop effective data-driven solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific findings effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
  • Comfortable giving clear, direct, and actionable feedback.
  • Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge.
  • Written Communications, including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.
  • Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
  • Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
  • Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
  • Applies data analysis techniques to evaluate experimental results, identify trends, and support scientific and technical decision-making.
  • Designs and executes well-structured scientific studies to evaluate hypotheses, characterize performance, and generate reliable, high-quality data.
  • Applies scientific knowledge and critical thinking to investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and support the development of effective solutions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
  • Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
  • Domestic travel required: 5% of time.
  • International travel required: 5% of time.
  • Total travel: 10% of time.
  • Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.
  • Position is based in St. Lous and is required to be on site at least 60% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $91,300-$134,700. 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

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