SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST [WALPOLE,MASS.]

Do you wantto join us in helping to fight the world’s most threatening diseases andenabling access to care for more people around the world? At SiemensHealthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.  For everyone. Everywhere.

At SiemensHealthineers, We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment withopportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally andprofessionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our Center for Innovation in Diagnostics as a Senior Staff Scientist.

Our globalteam: We are a team of more than 68,000 highly dedicatedemployees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries ofwhat’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world.As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiencesfor patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing.Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guidedtherapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making andtreatment pathways.

Our culture: We are partof an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers,professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’spossible, to improve people’s lives around the world.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity in whichthe power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideasthat lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers.  

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional,looking for the next step in their career. As a Senior Staff Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Research, development, and product innovation activities at our site in Walpole, MA
• Leading diagnostics innovation projects with a focus on new biomarker assays for use in neurology, cardiovascular health, infectious disease, and oncology
• Performing various laboratory techniques with a focus on protein analysis and automated immunoassays, but extending to DNA/RNA and cell-based analyses when needed
• Applying your expertise to discovery of clinically useful biomarkers, technology assessment, development of assays, and collaborative research utilizing the Siemens Healthineers’ Atellica Solution and other instrument platforms
• Writing internal and external funding applications
• Planning studies and executing experiments within budgets and timelines
• Drafting technical protocols and reports, submitting invention disclosures, and providing project updates to management
• Authoring peer-reviewed journal publications and presenting research at conferences
• Maintaining internal and external scientific collaborations

This position may suit you best if you are familiarwith what is below, andwould like to do develop your career with Healthineers

• Excellent time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills along with ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced collaborative environment while maintaining a high-level of attention to detail
• Experience participating in and leading multi-site and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Requiredskills to have for the success of this role

• A graduate degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or related discipline is required
• At least 5 years of relevant industry or academic research experience is also required
• Excellent laboratory skills including a background in biomarker discovery and immunoassay development, with a particular emphasis on assay prototyping, optimization, performance verification and validation, control system design and implementation
• Additional expertise in antibody development, conjugation chemistry, protein purification, proteomics, and mass-spectrometry are a plus
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with business partners, interactions with suppliers, and coordinating academic or clinical collaborations are also important skills
• A working knowledge of laboratory testing applied to diagnosis, selection of patients for therapy, optimizing dosage, monitoring response or safety testing is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with the ADVIA Centaur, the Atellica Solution, or other automated immunoassay platforms is also relevant
• Approximately 10% travel may be required

At SiemensHealthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greatercause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. Whatunites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our commonpurpose:  To innovate for healthcare,building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into evenbetter healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership ofour work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible anddynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow bothpersonally and professionally.

If you wantto join us in transforming the way healthcare is delivered, visit our careersite at https://jobs.siemens-healthineers.com/careers

If you wishto find out more about the specific division before applying, please visit: https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/about. 

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