Scientist

Danaher Corporation•Cortland, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist – Analytical & Materials Characterization is responsible for performing analytical testing and materials characterization that directly supports product development, manufacturing, and customer applications. You will work independently within established methods and contribute to the development of new test procedures and laboratory best practices. This position reports to the Chemistry Lab Manager and is part of the Materials and Products Characterization (MPC) group within R&D organization. This will be an on-site role located in Cortland, New York, USA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Perform standard and advanced analytical tests to support R&D, manufacturing, and customer inquiries. Design and execute small scale lab experiments; analyze data and apply scientific principles to solve moderately complex problems including setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation. Contribute to the development and refinement of test methods, procedures, and laboratory techniques including conducting instrument calibrations according to defined procedures and quality standards. Maintain accurate, compliant technical records which will allow you to prepare reports, summaries and documentation allowing you to communicate results and technical information to engineers, scientists, and project teams. Uphold all safety, quality, and laboratory compliance requirements.

Requirements

BS/BA in Analytical Chemistry or related chemistry field with 2+ years of hands on analytical laboratory experience; or equivalent experience.
Strong data analysis, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently within defined procedures and collaborate effectively in cross functional teams.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to lift, move or carry equipment, cylinders, and tools
Ability to travel < 5 %, overnight, within USA

Nice To Haves

Media characterization tools such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), BET surface area analysis, Viscoelastic property measurements (modulus, energy dissipation), Surface tension / Surface energy analysis, Porometry of polymeric materials, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Optical microscopy, and Particle size distribution techniques.
Chemical characterization tools such as Liquid Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasa – Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS), and Raman and IR spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

Perform standard and advanced analytical tests to support R&D, manufacturing, and customer inquiries.
Design and execute small scale lab experiments; analyze data and apply scientific principles to solve moderately complex problems including setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
Contribute to the development and refinement of test methods, procedures, and laboratory techniques including conducting instrument calibrations according to defined procedures and quality standards.
Maintain accurate, compliant technical records which will allow you to prepare reports, summaries and documentation allowing you to communicate results and technical information to engineers, scientists, and project teams.
Uphold all safety, quality, and laboratory compliance requirements.