Staff Scientist, Research & Development
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
