Scientist/Manager, Assay Product Development

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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 Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist/Manager to join our Single Cell Multiomics team. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to develop and support innovative assay products for the BD Rhapsody™ single-cell sequencing platform. The successful candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners.

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.

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  Preferred 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 with NGS library prep automation Immunology background  At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office