Senior Development Scientist

Job summary
The Senior Development Scientist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for completing assignments requiring independent thought, judgment, and initiative.Candidate should require a limited degree of supervision for routine work and general instructions, with guidance on new assignments.Candidate should be able to assist in developing new techniques and procedures that lead to greater departmental efficiency.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Develop new product designs, processes, new product scale-up, design/product optimization, technology transfer and process/product verification and validation activities.• Independently design, execute, and analyze simple to moderately complex experimental work as well as present conclusions.• Provide technical leadership within department, including training other scientists.• Maintain well organized laboratory notebooks in compliance with relevant procedures.• Operate within project schedule to ensure timely transmission of data to project teams.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in field with 5+ years experience or Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience or Doctor's degree in field with 0-2 years experience.• Candidates must have considerable knowledge of good laboratory practices and scientific methods.• Ability to document work per ISO9000/FDA regulations; including materials, methods, and conclusions.• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, analyze and draw conclusions from scientific experiments.• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting and able to interact effectively at all levels and across different cultures.
Key Skills Needed
• Confirmed experience in chemistry, biochemistry, immunochemistry, immunology, or cell biology• Knowledge of immunoassay chemistry and development• 2+ years of experience in diagnostic business, with immunoassay experience a plus• Hands-on experience in immunoreagent development, antibody modification, solid phase coating or paramagnetic particles, immunoassay• Meaningful experience in clinical, research or diagnostic setting with knowledge of immunoassay development is a plus