Senior Scientist, Media Development & Molecular Diagnostics

Were seeking a Senior Scientist to lead innovation and technical excellence across microbiological media development and (ideally) molecular this role you will strengthen and scale our prepared media portfolio partner closely with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure consistent product performance and help shape the next generation of assay and media offerings. Success looks like robust formulations validated processes that run reliably at scale and a pipeline of differentiated products that solve customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Technical Support for Existing Products

• Investigate and troubleshoot formulation and performance issues; lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Partner with Quality Manufacturing and Operations to support deviation investigations change controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and refine product specifications test methods and performance acceptance criteria to ensure reliable repeatable results.
  • Demi-Fraser redevelopment due to insufficient Listeria growth and E. coli breakthrough
  • TSB and Fluid Thioglycollate precipitation issues
  • Rappaport Vassiliadis insufficient Salmonella growth
  • EC Medium with MUG precipitate interfering with fluorescence
  • Mannitol Salt Agar insufficient Staphylococcus growth

New Process Development & Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical leadership to scale and expand prepared media offerings including aseptically filled products bottled agars and prepared petri plates.
• Design and implement robust manufacturing process flows in-process controls and documentation to support safe compliant and efficient production.
• Support process development and scale-up for prepared plated media lines and large-volume media preparation systems.
• Define packaging and presentation requirements early (container selection fill volumes labels/IFUs) to optimize product performance and operational efficiency.

Equipment Facility and Validation Leadership

• Define validation strategy user requirements specifications and acceptance criteria for new and existing equipment and processes.
• Lead or support IQ/OQ/PQ activities protocol development execution oversight and data review for media preparation filling sterilization and plating equipment.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations on equipment selection commissioning and performance improvements.
• Contribute to facility and cleanroom design workflow optimization and post-installation qualification/validation.

New Product Development & Portfolio Expansion

• Help shape the product roadmap by combining internal technical insights with external market needs in collaboration with R&D Sales and Operations.
• Lead or contribute to formulation development for new media and prepared formats from concept through verification/validation and launch readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve margin and differentiation through proprietary formulations (e.g. chromogenic and selective media) while considering the intellectual property landscape.
• Support technology transfer and scaling plans to expand capacity while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

Molecular Diagnostics Leadership (Preferred / Strategic Focus)

• (Preferred) Lead the design optimization and validation of molecular diagnostic assays and workflows such as RT-PCR/qPCR/dPCR and isothermal amplification methods (e.g. LAMP RPA).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in primer/probe design amplification chemistry enzymology multiplexing and assay robustness.
• Define and document analytical performance characteristics (e.g. limit of detection inclusivity/exclusivity interference precision/reproducibility) aligned with intended use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate assay concepts into scalable manufacturable products and clear technical documentation.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology Biology Biochemistry or a related scientific field.
• 8 years of progressively responsible laboratory experience in microbiology media development diagnostics or a related area.
• Experience leading technical projects and influencing cross-functional teams (R&D Quality Manufacturing/Operations).
• Working knowledge of GMP/quality systems and validation concepts (e.g. protocols acceptance criteria data review).
• Strong data analysis and technical writing skills; clear professional communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Microbiology Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with molecular diagnostics assay development (e.g. qPCR/RT-PCR dPCR LAMP/RPA) including primer/probe design and multiplexing.
• Experience with aseptic processing and/or prepared media manufacturing (plating filling sterilization) and associated validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience developing or optimizing chromogenic/selective media and navigating IP or freedom-to-operate considerations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical-thinking and structured problem-solving skills; able to move from data to decision.
• Comfortable working in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Details

• Work location: GSD Horsham 795 Horsham Rd Horsham PA.
• Travel: 50% or as needed.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits including benefits summary.
• GSD Horsham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• To apply: Please submit your resume to EMAIL LINK and include a brief note about your experience in microbiological media and/or molecular diagnostics.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

• Position is full-time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

Eurofins USA In Vitro Diagnostics Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time