Research and Development Applications Scientist

About This Role

This R&D Applications Chemist role involves developing and validating new consumable products for Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) applications. The position suits a highly motivated scientist who can work independently, lead technical projects, collaborate across functions, and contribute to scientific thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance requirements for new LC and LC/MS consumable products
• Partner with Marketing to create qualification plans and generate performance data for product launches and marketing materials
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to validate product prototypes against performance requirements
• Conduct laboratory work safely and in compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and documentation of experimental work
• Process and interpret experimental data, perform statistical analyses, and prepare technical reports and presentations
• Present project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Apply strong problem-solving, statistical, and organizational skills while collaborating in a team environment
• Support the transition of new product designs into manufacturing, including development of quality control (QC) test methods
• Create technical briefs, application notes, training materials, and other customer-facing technical content
• Deliver technical presentations, webinars, and training sessions
• Stay current on emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and industry trends
• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and technical papers when appropriate

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC) and LC/MS
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice to have:

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of sample preparation techniques
• Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC), GC/MS, and/or atomic spectroscopy
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or similar software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences

Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits

Important Details

• Schedule: full time weekly