Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry

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Job Description

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Join our ambitious Gibco Bioproduction Team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. focusing on the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products.

Location: Grand Island NY

Discover Impactful Work:

Experience the thrill of advancing scientific discoveries and developing novel analytical methods that mold the future of biotechnology. Your work will make a significant impact on health safety and scientific advancements!

A Day in the Life:

• Perform analytical assays on Mass Spec instrumentation focusing on metabolomics/small molecules.
• Analyze cell culture media samples autonomously or with limited mentorship.
• Participate in analytical method development optimization verification and validation.
• Regularly communicate plans actions and results with the manager and other leaders.
  

Keys to Success:

• Proven ability to operate troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Initiative to engage in process improvement projects that support business needs.
• Strong communication skills to regularly update managers and teams on projects.
• Follow all company safety training and quality regulations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and data records and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
• Advise manager of factors that may affect quality of data. Suggest options / ideas for corrective and preventative actions.
  

Education

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience Masters degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry Biology Bioengineering Biochemistry or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  

Experience

• Functional knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Experience with metabolomics sample preparation and chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology.
• Experience with processing untargeted (DDA/DIA) and targeted (SRM/MRM) Mass Spec data for a metabolomics workflow is required.
• Hands on experience with Thermo Scientific Orbitrap and/or TSQ Mass Spec series instrumentation is a differentiator.
• Experience with data processing software such as Compound Discoverer TraceFinder Skyline METLIN and pathway enrichment analysis.
  

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Possesses excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with the ability to communicate scientific results clearly concisely and accurately.
• Performs successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Exhibits strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Displays outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to evaluate and manage multiple project tasks effectively.
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work is performed in a laboratory setting with routine exposure to hazardous materials. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required.

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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