Senior Scientist

The role involves undertaking several research projects aimed at developing new analytical methodologies, while providing documentation accordingly to ISO standards. The position also involves dealing with customers' technical enquiries.
Key Duties:

Relationships:

• Key Stakeholders


• Take instructions and guidance from VP, R&D, Life Science


• Support Senior Manager, R&D and Team Leader on a variety of scientific projects


• Assist with technical support activities in the R&D group, connecting with the wider team and with individual stakeholders as and when required


• Liaise with other key departments such as QC, Operations and Production


• Line Management


• The role reports to Team Leader, R&D


• Individual contributor (0-1 direct reports), Assist Sr Manager on a variety of scientific projects


• Research, develop, and verify analytical procedures for a wide range of molecular biology reagents from PCR mastermixes to next generation sequencing kits


• Establish and disseminate technical knowledge and good laboratory practices in the group.


• Follows independently SOP (protocols, MSOP and ASOP)


• Independent troubleshooting of experiment


• Write literature to support products


• Keep accurate laboratory records


• Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements


• Participation in general laboratory meetings


• Assist with the technical support activities in the R&D group
  
  Demonstrate ownership of activities and responsibilities


• Project management


• Leadership ability


• Ability to work independently and in a team


• Ability to report and communicate concisely ideas and concepts


• Ability to apply relevant statistical models to large data sets


• Interact with customers in a professional manner


• Knowledge of DNA and RNA polymerases


• Experience in real-time PCR (qPCR) and endpoint PCR assay design and interpretation of data


• Experience of the construction of libraries for next generation sequencing is a plus


• Experience of isolation and handling of nucleic acids is a plus


• Familiarity with general bioinformatics website and software packages


• Expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques


• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with an interdisciplinary group


• Good understanding of chemical principles involved in buffers, stabilizers, enhancers, fluorescent chemistry etc. used with commercial polymerases and polymerase mixes, A PhD or equivalent in life science


• Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial experience
  
  Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.