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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 3 days ago
Staff Scientist, Research & Development
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Conduct exploratory R&D activities for chromatography column and sample preparation consumable products
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, scale-up efforts, 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 column 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
Qualification
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Required
PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent field of science.
With a PhD degree, at least 2 years of relevant industry experience required.
With a Master’s degree, at least 4 years of relevant industry experience required
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
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
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (173)
2022 (314)
2021 (349)
2020 (251)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.05BKey Investors
National Grid
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
2023-03-27Grant· $0.5M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.29B
Leadership Team
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President
Frederick Lowery
Senior Vice President Thermo Fisher and President Customer Channels
Recent News
2024-05-26
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