Engineer III, Research Scientist, MSD, Gaithersburg, MD
MSD -
Gaithersburg, MD,
US
Engineer III, Research Scientist
Date Posted: 2024-04-23
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will work in a multi-disciplinary environment with other engineers and scientists to develop new products and advance existing products for life science, clinical, and biodefense applications. The incumbent will design system components, carryout feasibility testing, and assess the performance of individual components and systems as a whole. Other responsibilities may include sourcing, testing and selecting new materials and reagents, developing methods for efficient or improved manufacturing processes, reformulating reagents for stability and/or manufacturability, and evaluating prototype consumables and instrumentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hands-on laboratory work
Experimental planning and associated documentation including summary reports
o Data analysis, summary and presentation of results
Design and development of new hardware and consumable systems
Procurement and testing of new materials and/or reagents
Evaluation of new designs and prototypes and suggesting directions for improvement
Design, validation and execution of test methods
Coordination with other groups within the company
Compliance with Quality System requirements
Understanding and following laboratory safety precautions and ensuring compliance with company safety policies
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD degree in a science or engineering discipline, with strong interest in multi-disciplinary work
o Additional experience may be substituted for Master's degree
Excellent academic record
Experience with biomolecule detection systems is highly preferred
Experience with design of experiment, analysis of test results, and failure analysis is preferred
Experience with Labview or other hardware interface programs and computer programming languages (C++, Python) preferred
Demonstrated CAD experience is highly preferred
o Experience with Solidworks, SDRC I-DEAS (or Unigraphics), or AutoCad
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
o Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in hardware, software and consumable issues.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data
Proficient in MS Office suite
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Up to 70% of the day may be spent at a lab bench
There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a laboratory-based position: incumbent should be prepared to spend 50-70% of their time working in a laboratory environment
The incumbent should expect to work with chemical reagents and Biosafety Level 2 organisms including human blood and/or blood products on occasion
This position will work in a multi-disciplinary environment with other engineers and scientists to develop new products and advance existing products for life science, clinical, and biodefense applications. The incumbent will design system components, carryout feasibility testing, and assess the performance of individual components and systems as a whole. Other responsibilities may include sourcing, testing and selecting new materials and reagents, developing methods for efficient or improved manufacturing processes, reformulating reagents for stability and/or manufacturability, and evaluating prototype consumables and instrumentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hands-on laboratory work
Experimental planning and associated documentation including summary reports
o Data analysis, summary and presentation of results
Design and development of new hardware and consumable systems
Procurement and testing of new materials and/or reagents
Evaluation of new designs and prototypes and suggesting directions for improvement
Design, validation and execution of test methods
Coordination with other groups within the company
Compliance with Quality System requirements
Understanding and following laboratory safety precautions and ensuring compliance with company safety policies
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD degree in a science or engineering discipline, with strong interest in multi-disciplinary work
o Additional experience may be substituted for Master's degree
Excellent academic record
Experience with biomolecule detection systems is highly preferred
Experience with design of experiment, analysis of test results, and failure analysis is preferred
Experience with Labview or other hardware interface programs and computer programming languages (C++, Python) preferred
Demonstrated CAD experience is highly preferred
o Experience with Solidworks, SDRC I-DEAS (or Unigraphics), or AutoCad
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
o Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in hardware, software and consumable issues.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data
Proficient in MS Office suite
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Up to 70% of the day may be spent at a lab bench
There are aspects of the positions duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a laboratory-based position: incumbent should be prepared to spend 50-70% of their time working in a laboratory environment
The incumbent should expect to work with chemical reagents and Biosafety Level 2 organisms including human blood and/or blood products on occasion