Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

The role involves taking part in the scientific activities of the R&D group by developing and delivering new products and/or performing laboratory work, while providing documentation according to ISO standards. The position may also involve dealing with customers’ technical enquiries when necessary.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental work on a variety of scientific projects.
• Independently follow SOP (protocols, MSOP and ASOP)
• Independent troubleshooting of experiment
• Write literature to support products.
• Keep accurate laboratory records.
• Work to ISO13485 standards and understand their requirements.
• Participation in general laboratory meetings
• Assist with the technical support activities in the R&D group
• Ability to sit for multiple hours.
• Ability to stand for multiple hours.

Competencies Required or preferred

• Experience in real-time PCR (qPCR) and endpoint PCR assay design and interpretation of data
• Ability to autonomously develop and troubleshoot enzymatic assays.
• Laboratory experience in gene expression studies and analysis, isothermal amplification or molecular microbiology is a plus
• Experience of construction of libraries for next generation sequencing is a plus.
• Expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques
• Good understanding of chemical principles involved in buffers, stabilizers, enhancers, fluorescent chemistry etc. used with commercial polymerases and polymerases mixes
• Demonstrate ownership of activities and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to report and communicate concisely ideas and concepts
• Interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of DNA and RNA polymerases
• Familiarity with general bioinformatics website and software packages

• A PhD or equivalent in life science
• Experience in an active research laboratory or equivalent industrial experience