Job Description Summary

The QM Associate Scientist is a laboratory Microbiologist who independently schedules and performs a wide variety of multiple, complex microbiological tests of complex biological raw materials and greater than 100 different complex products in response to customer demand.

Job Description

The QM Associate Scientist performs data analysis using visual, instrumented, graphical and calculative means based on the biochemical, selectivity and growth promoting properties of media, In addition, the QM Associate Scientist assures that documentation and procedures are followed, updated and maintained as required by internal Quality Policies and related FDA/GMP guidelines. The QM Associate Scientist performs non-routine detailed project support and investigational testing and is involved in resolution of technical issues related to microbiological processes. The QM Associate Scientist is subject to extended periods of sitting, and standing, frequent walking, and occasional lifting of materials weighing 25-50 pounds. The QM Associate Scientist must be able to use personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators, gloves, etc.). The QM Associate Scientist must be willing to Cross train in other sections of the Quality Laboratories for surge events and as needed.  The QM Associate Scientist must be able to train other personnel on appropriate test methods and techniques thoroughly, as needed. The QM Associate Scientist must exhibit the Becton Dickinson Core Values to do what is right, take personal responsibility,anticipate and address the challenges of patients and customers globally,as well asinnovate and improve continuously, and respect, collaborate, challenge and care about each other.

The QM Associate Scientist may be required to perform testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other similar organisms requiring Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory containment with strict adherence to safety policies associated with this manner of testing. Associates must pass an FBI background check along with other internal program requirements.

Primary Work Location

USA MD - Baltimore

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 730am-4pm (United States of America)