Scientist/Manager, Assay Product Development

About the role

Waters, a global leader in life sciences, is seeking a highly motivated Scientist/Manager to join the Single Cell Multiomics team. The role works closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and support innovative assay products for the BD Rhapsody™ single-cell sequencing platform. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing (NGS), with effective cross‑functional communication. Primary work location: USA, CA – Milpitas (additional locations possible). At BD, on‑site collaboration is emphasized (minimum 4 days in‑office per week) to foster creativity and innovation.

Why Join Us? 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 healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development from feasibility through optimization, verification, validation, and tech transfer to support high‑quality product launches.
• Partner with commercial, engineering, bioinformatics, quality, and operations teams to launch reagents and consumables.
• Support Operations to finalize manufacturing specifications, BOMs, SOPs, and QC protocols.
• Provide sustaining support for launched products to maintain consistent quality.
• Design and perform hands‑on experiments to meet development goals.
• Review scientific literature and development data to guide project progress.
• Develop protocols, technical notes, posters, and presentations that show Rhapsody platform performance.
• Build a collaborative, focused team with clear communication, timely decisions, and strong problem‑solving.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of research experience, including 5+ years of industry experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience with RNA‑seq and other next‑generation sequencing techniques, including library preparation, sequencing, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop assay products, critically analyze data, and maintain excellent experimental records.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial assay reagent development.
• Experience with spatial genomics and/or proteomics.
• Experience with single cell multiomics assays.
• Experience with biopharma/translational single cell multiomics applications.
• Experience