Hiring: Senior Scientist, Chemistry & Materials Company: MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. Location: Rockville, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:41:45 Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python, R About the job Experience: •2 years of independent and productive research or development experience. •8 years of independent and productive research or development experience in relevant field. •At least 8 years of independent and productive research or development experience in relevant field. Required Skills: •Independently develops, designs, and executes complex experiments for self and others to support research, feasibility, and product development and/or qualification efforts. •Performs material and/or compound formulation and/or synthesis, and develops analytical and research tools and methods. Handles moisture-sensitive and/or air-sensitive compounds and or materials. •Prepares experimental procedures, maintains laboratory notebooks and prepares procedures, batch/test records to support product development and research efforts. Keeps organized, detailed and clear project records for self and any direct reports. •Procures reagents and equipment needed to perform experiments. •Oversees and/or analyzes data using appropriate software, including statistical analyses, and prepares tables/graphs to highlight findings. May include coding in specific software to enable data analysis (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R, ImageJ, VBA/Excel). •Maintains instrumentation. •Anticipates full scope of project goals and organizes steps to meet those goals. •Presents and communicates findings/analyses and any associated issues/solutions to peer groups, managers, and/or customers; makes recommendations for project advancement. Qualifications: •Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or related fields with 2 years of independent and productive research or development experience. •Master’s degree may be considered with at least 8 years of independent and productive research or development experience in relevant field. •Minimum of four years laboratory experience with proven hands-on technical abilities. •Supervisory/management experience is desirable. •Strong scientific fundamentals and experience analyzing complex scientific data. •In-depth knowledge of physical science fundamentals in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, and physics. •Demonstrated ability to synthesize, manipulate, and characterize conducting, light-emitting materials, and/or polymers, small molecules, and organometallic/inorganic compounds is desirable. •Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion. •Project-level understanding and attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to excellence and performance. •Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned tasks. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!