Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry

Work Schedule

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Job Description

Do you love innovative ideas? Thermo Fisher Scientific invests $1 billion yearly in R&D to tackle tough global challenges.

Location/Division Specific Information

Join our ambitious Gibco Bioproduction Analytics Team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., focusing on the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products.

On-site role: Grand Island, NY

Discover Impactful Work:

Experience the thrill of advancing scientific discoveries and developing novel analytical methods that mold the future of biotechnology. Your work will make a significant impact on health, safety, and scientific advancements!

A Day in the Life:

• Analyze cell culture media samples autonomously or with limited mentorship.
• Perform analytical assays on MassSpec instrumentation focusing on small molecules and metabolomics.
• Participate in analytical method development, optimization, and validation.

Keys to Success:

• Proven ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Initiative to engage in process improvement projects.
• Strong communication skills to regularly update managers and teams.

Education

• Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience with 2+ years of industry experience
• M.S. degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Functional knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology.
• Experience with processing untargeted and targeted MassSpec data.
• Preferred experience with Thermo Scientific TSQ and/or Orbitrap MassSpec series instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work is performed in a laboratory setting with routine exposure to hazardous materials. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

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