Scientist 2

Fujifilm

Job Location:

Durham County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

The successful Scientist II monitors ongoing experiments identifies or resolves complex technical project issues and provides technical leadership within the group. The individual takes a more active role in non-routine process development activities and may act as a technical lead for the analytical component of client programs.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies were leading the charge in advancing tomorrows medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside todays most innovative biopharmaceutical companies FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site we thrive on collaboration creativity and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research manufacturing or production youll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients lives. Together lets shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP) North Carolina our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities vibrant communities and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: Description

What Youll Do:

Plans conducts evaluates interprets and reports complex laboratory experiments
Identification and resolution of technical project issues.
Develops and reviews new analytical methods or PD plans.
Independently applies scientific and/or cross-functional knowledge to achieve project goals.
Ensures completeness and technical quality of work to ensure the integrity of research.
Ensures safety procedures and cultural norms are followed.
Familiar with new practices and procedures in relevant literatures and is skilled in finding such procedures/ practices.
Application of scientific knowledge to the design conduct and implementation of studies and projects
Ability to provide solutions to problems of high complexity.
Creates plans to resolve project-related issues.
Implementation of new technologies within the area
Contribute strong technical advice to team problem-solving.
Makes decisions on technical information generated under guidance of direct supervisor.
Leading the decision-making process during project execution
Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

M.S. and 3 years of experience or a B.S. and 7 years of experience and is an entry level position for a PhD degree in an analytical laboratory.
Design execution and interpretation of complex laboratory experiments with broad priorities set by the supervisor.
Application of statistical concepts and performs higher-level analyses involving analytical or process experimental design.
Application of advanced scientific knowledge associated with larger and more complex experiments and projects.
Interpretation and judgment of the quality of experimental outcomes and data to effectively draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding project execution.

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to complete technical assignments by designing executing and interpreting complex experiments.
Advanced knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry and associated lab techniques (e.g. UPLC HPLC CE icIEF). Experience in protein mass spec or Tecan preferred.
Ability to complete technical assignments by designing executing and interpreting complex experiments.
Defining and implementing strategies initiatives and actions to improve processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to monitor ongoing experiments and suggest alternatives or solutions.
Working knowledge of Excel Word PowerPoint and other associated software used in the scientific field.

Physical Demands:

The position requires essential physical abilities including but not limited to typing standing stooping crouching reaching pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing repetitive motions and the ability to move around in designated areas. Additionally this individual may need to exert physical effort such as lifting objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity:

The individual in this position should have the visual acuity required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal engaging in extensive reading using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions:

The individual in this position works in an indoor environment with controlled temperatures avoiding extreme heat or cold. Some areas may be prone to loud noises requiring the use of earplugs. This role involves exposure to proteins caustic agents reagents biohazardous products and possible needle sticks. Additionally the person in this role may be exposed to pungent smells irritants and/or aerosols that could affect the airways and the skin.

Benefits:

Our programs are designed to focus on maintainingand enhancing all pillars of health with arobust benefits package including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company addition we offer an industry leading401(k) savings plan insurance coverage employee assistanceprograms and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance withpaid vacation time sick time and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

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EEO Information

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Position OverviewThe successful Scientist II monitors ongoing experiments identifies or resolves complex technical project issues and provides technical leadership within the group. The individual takes a more active role in non-routine process development activities and may act as a technical lead ...