Position Summary : Responsible for initiating, directing and executing scientific research and/or development strategies for bioMérieux through a research staff or individual studies. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, productions and problems. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures including PCR, RT-PCR real-time PCR, and use of fluorescence-based nucleic acid detection techniques. May receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Primary Duties : + Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMérieux Quality System. + Plans and executes laboratory research. + Work involves development of new instrumentation, software or processes, customer support and some training functions. + Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. + Makes contributions to literature and conferences. + May advise top management on corporate research and development. + Participates in development of patent applications. + Responsible for development of research groups. + Requires interaction with various company departments. + Uses professional concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. + Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. + Ensures that laboratory notebooks for assigned projects/experiments are maintained in accordance with bioMérieux Employment Handbook. + Performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental Data: + Works full time onsite. Training and Education: + Requires a PhD in scientific discipline . Experience: + 2-5 years in research and or development environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Must demonstrate expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, infectious disease, and/or clinical laboratory diagnostics.  + Mastery of common laboratory procedures.  + Ability to independently manage projects and employees and report areas of risk as they arise.  + Competent in experimental design and data analysis, including statistical assessments.   + Demonstrated skills in scientific/technical writing and oral presentations.  + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).  Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: + Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods. + Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like. + Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day. + Ability to operate heavy machinery. + Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.