**Job Description Summary** **Job Description** We are **the makers of possible** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us. BD Biosciences is seeking a flow cytometrist who can bring their experience of flow cytometry workflows to assist in product development for cell analyzers and preppers. No experience with validation testing needed. Play a critical role by representing the customer experience on cross-functional development teams. Interface with customers to gather critical data that will guide validation testing of products. Apply systems thinking and creative problem solving to improve products or processes with broad scope across BDB. Assist with usability testing to ensure our products are easy to use and meet user needs. This role will be working on research-use-only and in-vitro diagnostic flow cytometer analyzers, sorters, and cell preppers. **Primary Duties:** + Lead the definition, design, and execution of validation activities throughout product development + Represent the department on programs by elevating customers need and product quality + Define own work priorities with minimal guidance while exercising independent judgment + Conduct representative sample prep and flow cytometry experiments to test products + Identify gaps in R&D user knowledge and develop process or program initiatives to address those gaps + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer workflows, scientific advancements in flow cytometry, and the competitive landscape + Interface between customers and developers/testers by translating customer needs into product requirements and testing workflows + Mentor and support more junior members in understanding user workflows and validation + Escalate top issues by providing clear, well-structured, high-level updates + Willing to travel up to 10% **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field + 8 years' experience in clinical reference laboratories, academic research, pharma industry,contract research organizations, clinical research, or other relevant industry (or combination ofadvanced degree and work experience) + 5 years’ hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers + Experience with sample prep and experiment design for multi-parameter flow cytometry + applications + Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with others in a multi-disciplinary team + Experience training bench-level personnel and leading projects + Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills + Strong knowledge of flow cytometry applications **Desired Qualifications:** + MS or Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Cell Biology or in a related subject area + Experience with sorting flow cytometers + Proven ability to identify and address process improvements within job function + Medical technologist experience + Experience as a flow cytometry core lab operator is highly desire + Experience with product development or medical device regulatory standards 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 presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. **Why Join Us?** A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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