Scientist III, R&D - Chromatography Consumables Development and Applications

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our innovative R&D team to make a meaningful impact on scientific advancement. As a Scientist III in the HPCS (High Performance Chromatography Solutions) business, you will lead technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop advanced chromatography consumables that enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role focuses on end-to-end chromatography column development and commercialization including the creation of customer facing collateral demonstrating product performance. You will design and execute experiments, analyze complex data, resolve technical challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to mentor colleagues while working independently on sophisticated research programs that directly impact product development and customer success.

Education

• PhD, Master’s degree plus 3 years’ experience, or Bachelors plus 5 years’ experience in a relevant field
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline

Experience

• Experimentation, data analysis, and iterative learning to improve technical understanding and performance.
• Using scientific theory and literature to intelligently design experiments for product design and evaluation
• Previous experience liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry a plus but not required
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO9001, ISO13485, cGMP) a plus but not required

Requirements

• Owns project deliverables by independently driving development from concept through execution and follow-through 
• Develop expertise and take initiative in technical problem-solving and method development 
• Actively seeks new knowledge, perspectives, and approaches to improve outcomes and drive innovation. 
• Proactively explores emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry developments relevant to product innovation. 
• Collaborates cross-functionally (e.g., Product Management, Marketing, Quality, Operations) to broaden understanding and integrate diverse perspectives into problem-solving.
• Continuously seeks ways to improve processes, efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a results-oriented environment
• Collaborate with Technical Support to understand and resolve customer issues through product and process investigations and improvements
• Connect directly with customers to understand and address needs and pain points through new product design and improvement of current products and processes
• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant scientific software
• Fluent English required; additional languages beneficial
• Valid driver's license and/or passport required for travel

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $100,000.00–$133,300.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards