Scientist I

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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. Job Description The Senior Scientist I is responsible for independently planning and executing scientific investigations supporting new product development, sustaining engineering, material qualification, process development, and regulatory submissions. The role applies scientific principles in analytical chemistry, materials science, formulation development, and related disciplines to solve technical problems and enable project execution. The Senior Scientist I serves as a technical contributor within their area of specialization and collaborates across R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Manufacturing, Procurement, and external suppliers to support data-driven technical decisions and project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Scientific Leadership Independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory studies supporting product development, material evaluations, and process understanding. Develop technical rationales and recommendations based on experimental evidence, literature, supplier data, and prior knowledge. Lead or support root cause investigations, technical risk assessments, and problem-solving activities. Apply chemistry, materials science, formulation, and analytical principles to support product lifecycle management and new product development. Maintain technical expertise in assigned scientific disciplines and translate findings into clear project recommendations. Analytical and Laboratory Support Develop, optimize, qualify, or transfer analytical methods as appropriate for project needs. Perform or oversee analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, ICP, UV-Vis, FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS, NMR, microscopy, wet chemistry, chromatography, and related laboratory methods. Analyze and interpret datasets using scientific and statistical approaches. Maintain laboratory practices consistent with safety, documentation, and quality requirements. Troubleshoot analytical methods, sample preparation workflows, and instrument-related issues. Product Development Support Support formulation, coating, lubricant, materials, and medical device development activities. Evaluate material changes, supplier changes, alternate materials, and process changes through testing and scientific rationale. Author protocols, reports, scientific memos, test summaries, and development documentation. Contribute to design verification, validation, and regulatory-support activities through data generation and technical interpretation. Prepare samples, solutions, coatings, extraction media, and elution media as needed to support project objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain stakeholders. Interface with suppliers and external laboratories to obtain technical information, documentation, or testing support. Present technical findings and recommendations to project teams and leadership. Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, project planning, and milestone execution. Mentor junior scientists, laboratory staff, or new team members on technical practices and documentation expectations. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, testing workflows, documentation quality, and data integrity. Support knowledge management, technology transfer, and standardization of scientific practices. Apply lessons learned from prior projects to reduce risk, accelerate execution, and improve project clarity. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with 0-2 years of relevant experience. Preferred Disciplines Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related scientific discipline. Core Experience Laboratory study execution, analytical testing, data analysis, scientific documentation, method troubleshooting, and cross-functional technical collaboration. Why Join Us? 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 we reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Required Skills Optional Skills Primary Work Location USA UT - Salt Lake City Additional Locations Work Shift We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Becton Dickinson