Sr Scientist Analytical Research

The Heritage Group•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist is a hands-on technical leader in the Heritage Research Group, applying advanced expertise in analytical chemistry and chromatographic separation and analysis to address complex, high-impact problems. The role independently designs and performs experiments using advanced analytical techniques, interprets data, and supports innovation in product and process development. It also develops and validates analytical methods, maintains intellectual property assets, and supports compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Senior Scientist mentors and trains junior staff, leads cross-functional collaborations, contributes to strategic initiatives, and partners with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role identifies unmet technical needs and opportunities for innovation, reviews research outputs, shares scientific insights, and advances best practices. This position is based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates must currently be located in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

PhD, preferably in Chemistry, with 5–8 years of industrial laboratory experience; equivalent experience with a bachelor's or master's degree is accepted.
Hands-on expertise with GC/GC-MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-ELSD, LC-RI, and LC-UV for material characterization and complex data interpretation.
Comprehensive scientific knowledge and experience in advanced materials characterization and analytical chemistry.
Extensive experience with method development, method validation, and method transfer.
Direct hands-on experience with Purge and Trap, Pyrolysis, Direct Inject, Headspace, and Thermal Desorption sample inlet methods.
Demonstrated application of scientific principles, theory, and experimental design.
Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop solutions to new and ongoing business opportunities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and abstract from specific problems to generate solutions.
Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to stand and sit in a laboratory and office environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must currently be located in the Indianapolis, Indiana area or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling hazardous waste and knowledge of hazardous waste classifications.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced expertise in the scientific discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines to support broader research goals.
Select or recommend methods, techniques, and criteria for evaluating results and determining trends.
Analyze experimental data and draw conclusions for highly complex problems of broad scope.
Generate creative ideas and innovative solutions, identifying patterns and connections.
Evaluate complex problems, weigh possible approaches, and recommend solutions based on data.
Understand customer needs and partner with customers to design solutions.
Use insight into emerging technologies to identify potential value for customers.
Explain complex technical concepts and influence internal and external audiences.
Prepare timely, high-quality reports detailing findings and methods to inform future experiments.
Ensure project and group members document their work and store it in the appropriate secure location.
Contribute to developing or modifying safety protocols, guidelines, equipment, and SOPs as risks and requirements are identified.
Guide HRG employees in proper laboratory safety, material handling, equipment use, and compliance practices, and model safe behavior.
Support others in identifying and solving problems aligned with business needs; develop and implement work plans with sponsors and relevant teams.
Promote healthy cross-functional collaboration and professional, considerate working relationships.
Recognize unproductive conflict and proactively work to resolve it constructively.
Mentor and train junior staff, serve as a peer coach, and provide constructive project advice while accepting peer feedback.
Contribute to strategic initiatives, review research outputs, share insights, and advance scientific best practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned and continue to grow in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.