Job Description Summary

As our R&D Scientist II at BD Biosciences, you will contribute to the development of new products and workflows by executing experiments and supporting reagent and assay development in a cross-functional team. Your responsibilities will include performing studies using flow cytometry, applying scientific principles in immunology and sample manipulation, analyzing data, and preparing technical documents for internal reviews. You will also support system-level requirements, protocol preparation, and technical reporting, while troubleshooting and providing innovative solutions to improve BD products and processes. Additionally, you will play a key role in communicating the broader impact of design features and test results to cross-functional teams, ensuring successful product development.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our vision for Biosciences at BD

BD Biosciences (BDB) is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions, scientific research and clinical laboratories. Here, we are leading the way by developing the best technologies that have the ability to look closer at the details of cells and diseases.

About the role

As our R&D Scientist II, you will contribute to new product and/or workflow development in a cross-functional team supporting the definition, design, and execution of reagent and assay development activities. This includes execution of workflow, data analysis, preparation of protocols, and work closely with team leads to support troubleshooting of technical issues.

Additionally, you will support SVV activities throughout all phases of the product development as required. This includes support the design of test methods and test strategy, development and execution of formal protocols, analysis and interpretation of results, and communication of results and their impact through written reports, design reviews, and interactive discussions.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct experiments using flow cytometry and apply knowledge in scientific principles, immunology, sample manipulation, and/or immunoassays to influence best practice laboratory procedures and study designs.

• Execution and analysis of studies in line with good laboratory practice and generating technical documents and presentations for internal technical reviews

• Support system-level requirements, preparation of protocols and technical reports

• Exercise sound, independent judgement and apply systems thinking, problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting to generate innovative ideas to improve BD products or processes.

• Understand and communicate the broader impact of design features, test methods, and results to cross-functional teams

About you

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related scientific field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Shown proficiency in completing experiments independently, conducting analysis, and interpreting experimental results & applying creative problem-solving skills to novel or complex application

• Experience in flow cytometry applications, which may include immunophenotyping, apoptosis, cell proliferation, cell activation, receptor expression, and/or intracellular calcium flux

• Experience handling and processing infectious blood samples in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory using universal precautions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

This is a 6-Month FTC role based in Limerick.

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IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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