Sr Medical Lab Scientist-Clinical Microbiology

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, validate, verify, and optimize new and existing microbiology assays, test systems, reagents, instruments, and workflows to support clinical diagnostic services.
• Apply a broad range of established and emerging microbiological methodologies for the detection, identification, characterization, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of infectious disease agents.
• Utilize technologies and methodologies including, but not limited to: Manual and automated biochemical testing, Gradient diffusion methods, Broth and agar dilution or microdilution techniques, Flow cytometry, Mass spectrometry and related analytical platforms, Morphokinetic and microbial characterization technologies, Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based analytical approaches, Digital and visual diagnostic modalities.
• Independently manage assigned projects while collaborating with laboratory leadership and technical staff to advance section goals and priorities.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting existing assays and instrumentation and contribute to assay selection, study design, and implementation of new diagnostic approaches.
• Facilitate the transition of new or modified methods into clinical operations through staff training, technical support, development of quality control processes, and preparation of standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate technical findings, project outcomes, literature reviews, and scientific data through written reports, presentations, meetings, publications, and other professional forums.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within Clinical Microbiology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with method validation, verification, assay implementation, data analysis, and quality management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), including broth microdilution methodologies.
• Experience with assay development, validation, verification, and implementation in a clinical laboratory environment particularly in Microbiology.
• Experience leading or coordinating technical projects and laboratory initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans, manage timelines, and supervise complex laboratory studies.
• Experience with emerging diagnostic technologies, automated microbiology systems, mass spectrometry platforms, artificial intelligence applications, or advanced microbial characterization methods.