Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and execute complex experiments to support research, feasibility, and product development efforts.
• Lead technical teams and manage the work of interdisciplinary team members to accomplish project goals.
• Analyze complex scientific data using statistical methods and prepare findings for peer groups, managers, and clients.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, prepare experimental procedures, and manage batch/test records.
• Troubleshoot and optimize experiments while communicating issues and solutions to management.
• Supervise direct reports by establishing performance goals, assigning accountabilities, and providing continuous feedback.
• Support the preparation of invention disclosures, patent applications, grant proposals, and scientific papers.
• Perform literature and market research to identify new research or product opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of laboratory experience.
• Proven supervisory or management experience is required.
• Proficiency in BSL-2 techniques.
• Advanced knowledge in Statistics.
• Expertise in GraphPad Prism and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional postdoctoral or industrial research experience.
• Experience in immunoassay development within an industrial environment.
• A strong record of scientific publications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional perks including fitness club contributions and pet insurance.

About the Company

Meso Scale Diagnostics (MSD) is a leader in developing advanced technologies for the life sciences and clinical research fields, providing innovative solutions for high-sensitivity protein detection and analysis.