Instrumentation Laboratory Company

Principal Scientist

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Professional experience in a relevant scientific field is a plus.
  • Ability to perform duties at the Scientist II level.
  • Frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience representing technical issues to outside organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Applies scientific methods for advanced problem solving.
  • Provides technical solutions based on scientific expertise.
  • Utilizes creativity in applying scientific knowledge.
  • Defines mid-to-long term scientific objectives.
  • Implements plans to achieve project objectives.
  • Directs work of junior scientists when necessary.
  • Maintains precise documentation and reports on findings.
  • Prepares technical papers for publication as needed.
  • Stays updated with scientific literature and competitive analysis.
  • Selects approaches for complex projects and assignments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer match.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Commission plan for sales roles.
  • Performance-based bonus for management and select professional roles.
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Summary:

Emerging authority in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts advanced scientific assignments requiring leadership and mastery of specialized techniques.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:
  • Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving.
  • Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to problems which require technical expertise.
  • Applies expertise in ingenuous and creative ways.
  • Defines mid-to-long term objectives.
  • Able to implement plan to accomplish objectives.
  • May direct the work of other level scientists.
  • Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
  • Writes reports and technical summaries and may represent company to outside organizations.
  • May prepare technical papers for publication and/or publication.
  • Maintains comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products.
  • Defines broad scope and critical elements of a project, and selects approaches to be taken.
  • Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimum direction to accomplish short- term goals.
  • Performs other related duties as position may require.


Budget managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:
  • To be determined based on department needs


Skills & Capabilities:
  • Technical and Functional Skills
  • Plan Implementation
  • Adherence to long term objectives
  • Self-driven


Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
  • Duties require broad use and application of scientific principles, theories, and concepts in field of expertise. This may be acquired through completion of a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, or equivalent.
  • Professional experience is a plus.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Scientist II level.
  • Frequent inter-organizational and outside contacts.
  • May represent company to outside organizations on technical issues.


International Mobility: Required: no

Travel Requirements:


    The annual base salary range for this role is currently $145,000 to $180,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

    This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

    About Instrumentation Laboratory Company

    Instrumentation Laboratory Company (IL) is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of diagnostic solutions for Acute Care Diagnostics, with a focus on Critical Care and Hemostasis testing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. IL develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic solutions including: critical care systems, hemostasis systems and information management systems. IL's products are used in hospitals around the world, including large hospital systems, independent hospitals and clinics, and reference laboratories. IL is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, and has operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
    Learn more about Instrumentation Laboratory Company
    Size
    1,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    5 Year Trend
    +5%
    Revenue
    $500 million

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