Scientist 2, Chemistry

On site

Ability to test Materials: must have TGA,DSC. Day will be half in the lab testing materials the other materials assessment.

Bill rate: 55 USD/hr

Education: BS or MS (preferred)+ professional work experience

JOB SUMMARY:

The R&D Scientist II reports directly to the R&D staff engineer and is responsible for delivering technical excellence in the area of applied material/chemical/biological sciences within the Specimen Management (SM) Business Unit R&D organization. The R&D Scientist II will drive activities supporting the development, verification, and continued performance of specimen management solutions for clinical diagnostic markets. Specific areas of focus may include: participating in cross-functional team discussions and providing functional inputs; preparing samples/prototypes for internal or external analysis; developing and executing test protocols and documenting results with guidance from manager or senior personnel; conducting root cause analysis under supervision for product development and sustaining engineering activities; maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

Represents the R&D function as an Extended Team member in support of large technology and product development programs.

Design and execute experiments that further the development, verification, and evidence generation efforts across all assigned programs and projects.

Document and build technical knowledge within assigned business areas; with guidance, explore and recommend solution concepts and principles when applicable.

Drive aspects of product development work streams under guidance including but not limited to Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer to Manufacturing for applicable assignments.

Ensure program success by working cross functionally with R&D-Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.

Participate in intellectual property growth; submit patent applications and Invention Disclosure Records.

Works under general and specific direction from manager and senior personnel to determine or develop potential approaches to solutions.

Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices, all relevant lab operational procedures, and actively participate in maintaining the setting and functionality of SM R&D laboratories and equipment.

Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.

Travel as required to conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits, etc.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Expected to be conversant in specific core competency areas and work to build skills in these areas (dependent on specific role/requirements within the R&D SM organization; for example biological sciences would include coagulation, clinical chemistry, hematology, etc., material sciences would include FTIR, TGA, DSC etc.).

Experience with handling clinical specimens (particularly human blood) is desired; blood borne pathogen safety training is necessary and will be provided.

Must be proficient with MS Office, and experience with statistical analysis tools is desired.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with complex team matrices.

Strong learning agility to facilitate strengthening core competency areas.

Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B.S. or M.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.

Minimum 2 years direct laboratory experience.