Staff Scientist, Research & Development

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Discover Impactful Work: At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong work behaviors to join our team as a Staff Scientist in Ion Chromatography and Sample Preparation Research and Development department. As a Staff Scientist, you will have a crucial role in developing innovative ion chromatography columns and sample preparation products. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class organization dedicated to making real-world impact in areas such as finding cancer cures, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience required or a PhD degree and 2+ years.
• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent science discipline.
• Proficiency in polymer synthesis and hands-on experience using characterization tools such as particle size analysis, surface area measurements, and other related techniques.
• Knowledge of liquid chromatography principles and separation materials.
• Well-versed in analytical chemistry principles and analytical techniques.
• High level of technology fluency to understand and properly communicate the technology associated with assigned products.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to accurately plan, define, and manage project tasks.
• Strong ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory R&D activities for chromatography columns and sample preparation consumables
• Generate, investigate, and explore new ideas and concepts by defining experiments, building, debugging, and characterizing prototypes
• Lead new product development efforts, including prototype design and development, functional testing, characterization, and manufacturability assessments
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to product development teams, strategically and tactically guiding R&D activities to develop highly differentiated ion chromatography separation media, columns, and sample preparation products
• Serve as a technical resource to management and cross-functional teams in the areas of ion-exchange chromatography consumables, resin synthesis, modification, and characterization
• Collaborate with product management and operations representatives to provide technical support for ion chromatography columns and sample preparation consumables
• Deliver new product design and application messaging internally, at conferences, and during interactions with customers through accomplished presentations
• Contribute to the scientific community by writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, invention disclosures, and possible patent applications

Benefits

• competitive remuneration
• annual incentive plan bonus
• healthcare
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• accident and life insurance
• short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior