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Leica Microsystems Inc

Senior Development Scientist

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An Assay Development Scientist creates assays or systems to test and evaluate the effect of a chemical compound on an organism. Directs assay development as part of a research process to develop new drugs.

$96,676 / year median in Florida

+10% projected growth

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Development Scientist is responsible for developing new product designs, methods for the production and testing of new products, processes, new product scale-up, design/product optimization, technology transfer and process/product validation activities. This position reports to the R D Senior Manager, Hematology and Urinalysis Reagents & Consumables and is part of the Hematology/Urinalysis Business Unit located in Miami, Florida and will be on-site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead the innovation of next generation hematology and urinalysis reagents/consumables and provide technical support and expertise to manufacturing and R D teams; problem solve issues by driving to root cause, handle product non-conformances and rework instructions/redline procedures. Investigate, design and conduct experiments, and write technical reports related to chemical reagents; participate in the design and development of new consumables. Focus on critical deliverables and high-priority projects as a hands-on resource where needed, to ensure on-time delivery of a high-quality product by representing the Reagents group in Project's Core team and leading all the design change process tasks. Analyze data using statistical methods, interpret technical data; promptly report and document issues, and collect data to support timely global registration of consumables. Fulfill leadership potential to grow into a leader in the future. Also, be a change agent, continuously striving for improvement and working within an agile environment with minimal supervision. The essential requirements of the job include : Degree in Cell Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry (B.S. with 5+ years relevant experience, M.S. with 3+ years' experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience). Experience working in Research and Development in an industry setting; ability to work in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment that embraces change, risk, and flexibility while meeting quality and compliance requirements. Proven track record of applying fundamental research to the identification of leverageable technologies leading to the introduction of innovative industry disruptive products.
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