Sr. Scientist
Day Zero Diagnostics
Durham, NC, USA
USD 83k-106,600 / year
Posted on Apr 27, 2026
Description
Position Summary
Responsible for creating, optimizing, developing, updating, and sustaining diagnostic assays and reagents in a regulated environment while driving innovative solutions. Design and develop new biomolecules or reagents, collect and manage biological samples to support method/product development, identify emerging technologies and trends related to diagnostics. Provide technical assistance to support existing products, methods, or techniques. Performs analytical verifications and documents validation activities and outcomes for regulatory submissions.
Primary Duties
Required Education, Training and Experience
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Position Summary
Responsible for creating, optimizing, developing, updating, and sustaining diagnostic assays and reagents in a regulated environment while driving innovative solutions. Design and develop new biomolecules or reagents, collect and manage biological samples to support method/product development, identify emerging technologies and trends related to diagnostics. Provide technical assistance to support existing products, methods, or techniques. Performs analytical verifications and documents validation activities and outcomes for regulatory submissions.
Primary Duties
- Prepares protocols and summary reports.
- Performs data collection, interprets, and draws conclusions to continue the development process.
- Handles biological samples contained in human blood.
- Uses aseptic technique to process bacterial samples.
- Manages assigned projects and their equipment management.
- Contributes to quality improvements and equipment management.
- Ensures the project results and files are accurately documented and compliant with the company quality assurance and design control procedures.
- Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology).
- 2+ years of professional related experience in product development or in a micro lab within a regulated industry
- Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
- Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.
- Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Effective team player who enhances team performance and cohesion. Detail-oriented to complete tasks with error-free and produce high-quality work.
- Demonstrates applied skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
- Ability to work autonomously across diverse teams and fast-paced projects.
- Strong customer orientation, analytical thinking, flexibility, and information seeking.
- Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods: Yes
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like: No
- Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day: Yes
- Ability to operate heavy machinery: No
- Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions: Yes
- Domestic travel required: 5%
- International travel required: 5%
- Total travel required: 5-10%
- Position is lab-based and follows work practices for working with laboratory biohazards and chemical hazards.
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
BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).