Sr Scientist Analytical Research
About The Position
The Senior Scientist is a hands-on technical leader in the Heritage Research Group who applies advanced expertise in analytical chemistry and chromatographic separation and analysis to solve complex, high-impact problems. The role independently designs and executes experiments using advanced analytical techniques and interprets results to support innovation in product and process development. The Senior Scientist mentors and trains junior staff, leads cross-functional collaborations, contributes to strategic initiatives, and partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify technical needs and develop solutions. The position contributes to analytical method development, validation, and transfer; maintains intellectual property assets; and supports compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Senior Scientist also reviews research outputs, shares scientific insights, and advances organizational 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
- Required 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 using GC/GC/MS, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, LC/ELSD, LC/RI, and LC/UV to characterize materials and interpret complex data.
- Comprehensive scientific knowledge and experience in advanced material science characterization and analytical chemistry.
- Extensive experience with method development, method validation, and method transfer.
- Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
- 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.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong problem-solving and creative solution-development skills.
- Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment and abstract from specific problems to generate solutions.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Ability to stand and sit in a laboratory and office environment and 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
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in the relevant scientific discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines.
- 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 innovative ideas and solutions by identifying patterns and connections.
- Solve problems that are vaguely defined and diverse in complexity and scope.
- Use data and critical thinking to evaluate options, recommend solutions, and make decisions on complex problems.
- Understand customer needs and partner with customers to design solutions.
- Identify potential customer value creation opportunities using insight into emerging technologies.
- 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 appropriate secure locations.
- Contribute to developing or modifying safety protocols, guidelines, equipment, and SOPs as risks and requirements arise.
- Guide HRG employees in safe laboratory practices, material handling, equipment use, and compliance; model safe behavior.
- Help identify and solve problems aligned with business needs, and develop and implement work plans with sponsors and relevant teams.
- Promote effective cross-functional collaboration and professional working relationships.
- Recognize and proactively resolve unproductive conflict.
- Mentor and train junior staff, serve as a peer coach, and provide constructive project advice while accepting peer advice.
- Develop and validate analytical methods and contribute to maintaining intellectual property assets.
- Review research outputs, share insights, and advance scientific best practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and continue developing in alignment with company values, competencies, and skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
