Staff Scientist, Research and Development

When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do important work. And youll 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.

Location/Division-SpecificInformation:

Sunnyvale CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.

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.

A Day in the Life:

• 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

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• Masters degree and 4 years of relevant industry experience required or a PhD degree and 2 years. PhD or Masters 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.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation!