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Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll help solve some of the worlds toughest challenges from giving cancer patients hope ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

How will you make an impact

The R&D Scientist II will be supporting a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. They will apply analytical chemistry skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.

Location: Hunt Valley MD onsite

A Day in the Life:

• Operate autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers.
• Develop and support analysis of small and large molecule liquid chromatography (LC-MS) and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) assays.
• Assist in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
• Write protocols and reports present data and work across multiple groups.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biology Biochemistry or other related field (Masters - or bachelors)

Experience

• 3 years of previous experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology is required.
• Method development and optimization for small and large molecule assays using LC-MS is desired.
• Experience with GC-MS and Thermo Scientific LC-MS instruments is a plus.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of chemistry principles such as acid/base chemistry sample solubility and precipitation as it relates to sample preparation.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Able to perform reliably under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

We offer competitive salary an annual incentive bonus plan 401K with company match up to 6% tuition reimbursement and a range of other employee benefits!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific each one of our 100000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and achieve our missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Youll be joining a hard-working dedicated and motivated team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry we give our people the resources and chances to create significant impact to the world.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• 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 and 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

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