Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
How you will make an impact:
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Gibco Bioproduction Analytics Team. This position supports a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. You will apply your chemistry skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.
Responsibilities:
Operates autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers to analyze cell culture media samples.
Performs analytical assays on instrumentation such as UHPLC, LC-MS, ICP-MS as needed.
Participate in analytical method development, optimization and validation as needed to develop new assays.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation (contacting instrument manufacturers when needed).
Initiate and/or participate in process improvement projects such as updating processes and/or equipment to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
Assist in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
Follow all company safety, training, and quality regulations and procedures.
Maintain accurate lab notebooks and data records and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
Stay up to date with the latest technological and practical advancements in the field of analytical chemistry as they pertain to cellular processes.
Regularly communicate plans, actions and results with the manager and other leaders.
Advise manager of factors that may affect quality of data. Suggest options / ideas for corrective and preventative actions.
Education
Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field: B.S. degree and a minimum of 2 years industry experience, or, M.S. degree. Equivalent combination of education and years of related experience may be substituted.
Experience
Requires a functional knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
Previous experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology is required.
Previous hands-on experience with other analytical chemistry techniques, for instance ICP-MS and/or liquid handlers, would be a differentiator.
Previous experience with MS Office apps, especially Excel.
Initiative, organizational and digital literacy are very valuable to ensure effective laboratory operations.
Must possess self-motivation and the ability to work on routine analysis with no instructions or new assignments with limited instructions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Excellent digital literacy with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and lead multiple project tasks.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $66,000.00-$99,000.00.
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
