Sr Scientist Analytical Research
About The Position
The Senior Scientist is a hands-on technical leader who applies advanced scientific expertise and materials characterization to solve complex, high-impact problems. The role independently designs and conducts experiments using advanced analytical techniques and interprets data to advance product and process development. The Senior Scientist mentors and trains junior staff, leads cross-functional collaborations, contributes to strategic initiatives, identifies unmet technical needs, and develops innovative solutions for internal teams and external stakeholders. The role develops and validates analytical methods, maintains intellectual property assets, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. It also contributes to the organization's scientific community by reviewing research outputs, sharing insights, and advancing best practices. The position is based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana; qualified candidates must currently be in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry with 5–8 years of industrial laboratory experience, or equivalent experience with a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Hands-on expertise with SEM, AFM, optical microscopy, Raman, GPC, FTIR, NMR, and thermal analysis for materials characterization and complex data interpretation.
- Comprehensive scientific knowledge and experience in advanced materials science characterization and analytical chemistry.
- Strong materials science and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive experience with method development, method validation, and method transfer.
- Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
- Demonstrated application of scientific principles, theory, and experimental design.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment and abstract from specific problems to generate solutions.
- Ability to stand and sit in a laboratory and office environment and lift up to 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.
- Hands-on experience with CHNOS analyzers, TGA, Macro-TGA, DSC, flash chromatography, SARA analysis, optical microscopy including hot-stage microscopy, acid number determination, and Karl Fischer analysis.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced expertise in a scientific discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines to support broader research goals.
- Select or recommend methods, techniques, and criteria for evaluating results and identifying trends.
- Analyze experimental data and draw conclusions for highly complex problems of broad scope.
- Generate creative ideas and innovative solutions, including identifying patterns and connections.
- Use critical thinking to assess options and recommend solutions to complex, broadly scoped problems.
- Understand customer needs and partner with customers to design solutions; identify opportunities for customer value using knowledge of emerging technologies.
- Explain complex technical concepts and influence internal and external audiences.
- Prepare timely, high-quality reports documenting findings and methods to inform future experiments.
- Ensure project and group members document work and store it in appropriate secure locations accessible to those who need it.
- Contribute to developing or modifying safety protocols, guidelines, equipment, and SOPs as risks, hazards, or requirements arise.
- Guide HRG employees in safe practices, material handling, equipment use, and compliance; model safe behavior.
- Support others in identifying and solving new problems aligned with business needs, and develop work plans with sponsors and relevant teams.
- Build and maintain professional, considerate relationships across teams; encourage healthy collaboration and proactively address unproductive conflict.
- Mentor and train junior staff, coach peers, and provide and accept constructive project advice.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and continue developing in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.
- Travel as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
