Associate Scientist - HPLC / GC
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Scientist - HPLC / KF / FTIR. Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST. This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in Boston, MA.
Job description
Job Description
Scientist - HPLC / KF / FTIR. Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST. This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in Boston, MA.
Key responsibilities
- Designs, conducts and interprets analytical experiments within SOPs and regulations using HPLC, KF and other instruments.
- Collates and interprets data systematically, and compiles results into conclusions or recommendations for discussion with manager.
- Performs basic experimental troubleshooting.
- Maintains accurate laboratory notebooks with inclusion of or references to sources of raw data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar.
- Assoc Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2+ years').
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiar with HPLC, UV-VIS, KF, and other instruments. Strong expertise in HPLC and/or GC is preferred.
- Excellent experimental documentation is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently.
- The ability to work in a fast pace environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Working Environment
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Able to work in non-traditional work environments. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
- 0-2+ years of relevant experience
- Familiar with HPLC, UV-VIS, KF, and other instruments
- Excellent experimental documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team/matrix environment and independently
- Ability to manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects
- Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including drug screening
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.