Associate Scientist II

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For almost 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job:

Participate in the development of biological or chemical protocols, as part of a research, development or support program, in the execution of laboratory test, in the creation of databases and in the management of a strain bank or a serum bank, while respecting deadlines and Quality Assurance and Safety standardas in force. 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out biologicial or chemical experiments, for one or several subjects. Participate in the preparation of experimental protocols.
• Analyze the results of the experiments, participate in their interpretation and synthesis.
• Write experimental reports and/or enter the information required to feed databases or technical reports. Take part in the oral presentation of the results, as can be required from time to time.
• Participate in the implementation of Quality Assurance procedures, safety rules and apply them.
• Participate in exchanges with other departments (Production, Quality Control, Industrial Development( involved in the Research and Developement process of a product
• Participate in the training of newcomers and collaborators and in the evolution of Quality and Safety Assurance procedures.
• Manage the equipment, see to the proper functioning of laboratories and propose actions for continuous improvement.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or Biochemistry (Junior or Senior level of college)
• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• Execution of operations
• Scientific knowledge: Be able to resolve routine problems
• Technical knowlege: Solving routine problems
• IT/work tool: Understand the basic elements
• Draft Documents

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.