Abbott · 3 days ago

Senior Scientist I, R&D

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $191K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct non-routine analytical tests in the lab on sensor materials and sensor models.

Test new and existing biosensor concepts and materials using analytical instrumentation like HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, UV, GPC, viscometer, cyclic voltammeter, NMR, MS, elemental analysis.

Construct and test electrochemical biosensors in various formats for R&D purposes.

Access chemical, biological, and engineering literature to provide insights on technical issues.

Present experimental results in group meetings.

Maintain lab equipment, QA records, and purchasing documentation.

Purchase materials and services, and coordinate with internal functions such as Safety, Purchasing, Accounting.

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ElectrochemistryAnalytical ChemistryOrganic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryOrganometallicsBiologicsAnalytical ExperimentsBiosensor ConceptsMaterials TestingAnalytical InstrumentationHPLCLCMSGCMSUVGPCViscometerCyclic VoltammeterInterpreting ResultsNMRMSElemental AnalysisElectrochemical BiosensorsR&DLaser CuttingAutomated Liquid DispensingChemical LiteratureBiological LiteratureEngineering LiteratureTechnical InsightsExperimental Results Presentation

Required

BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a relevant physical or life science, with 5+ years post-baccalaureate experience.

Expertise in electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, synthesis, polymer chemistry, organometallics, biologics, desired.

Preferred

Conduct analytical experiments to test new and existing biosensor concepts and the materials used in their construction, encompassing small molecules, organometallics, traditional polymers, and biologics. This will entail running analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, UV, GPC, viscometer, cyclic voltammeter, and interpreting results from these and other techniques such as NMR, MS, elemental.

Construct and test electrochemical biosensors in various formats for R&D purposes. This includes running laser cutting, automated liquid dispensing, and other custom equipment.

Access the chemical, biological, and engineering literature to provide insights to technical issues.

Present experimental results in group meetings.

Maintain lab equipment, QA records, and purchasing documentation.

Purchase materials and services and interface regularly with contract suppliers.

Coordinate with internal functions such as Safety, Purchasing, Accounting.