Senior Scientist
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Job Description
Smiths Detection is looking for a senior scientist to develop chemical and biological detection and identification technologies. The senior scientist will work independently and with crossfunctional teams to assess technologies develop prototypes and ultimately be part of creating the next generation of detection products for Smiths Detection. The senior scientist will be a subject matter expert in our detection technologies and assist Service Operations and Sales with any issues related to science and technology underlying our products. The senior scientist will also help manage the research laboratories and maintain all applicable health safety and regulatory standards.
Job duties to include but are not limited to:
- Subject Matter Expert in chemical and/or biological detection
- Technology Watch and Technology Evaluation of detection technologies
- Technical Proposal Writing and monitoring of external funding opportunities
- Science and Technology lead for crossfunctional product development teams
- Assay and Method development for existing and new products
- Patent applications and review
- Science and Technology support to Operations Sales and Service
- Manage laboratory and equipment to ensure both safety and operation
- Represent Smiths Detection at technical conferences customer meetings test events and other external interactions
- Collaborate with global Smiths team at different sites
- Potential travel up to 10% may include international travel
Qualifications :
Education and Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a STEM field OR Masters or equivalent degree in a STEM field with 2 to 6 years of industry experience in developing detection products OR Bachelors or equivalent degree in a STEM field with 8 to 10 years of industry experience in developing detection products.
Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Chemical Detection Technology especially ion mobility spectrometry mass spectrometry gas chromatography infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy
- Biological Detection Technology especially PCR genetic and protein sequencing mass spectrometry and molecular assays
- Chemometrics and Machine Learning
- Statistical Analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Leadership skills with small project teams
- Knowledge of laboratory and laboratory equipment safety
- Possess or be able to successfully obtain a US Security Clearance at the SECRET level
SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.
This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
Additional Information :
We offer
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
The compensation for this position ranges from $84900.00 $198100.00/yr and will vary depending on factors including level of school completed and type of position requirements for skills whether technical or non
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please email or call tollfree . This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
