Scientist
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Scientist is responsible for the execution, development, and validation of a broad array of standard methods supporting analysis of materials, filtration media and integrated filtration, purification or separation devices/systems.
Job description
This position reports to the Sr. Manager and is part of the Global R&D Organization located in Port Washington, NY. This is an onsite role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop, validate, document and execute new, or modify existing standard operating procedure (SOP) for analysis of material, components, or products being developed for integrated filtration, purification and separation devices.
- Document experiments, results, and findings in laboratory notebook and distributed technical reports and identify opportunities to improve analysis/characterization methods
- Serve as team subject matter expert (SME) and provide analytical expertise to cross-functional teams.
- Engage with lab manager and project requestors to review timelines, discuss schedule conflicts or verify test parameter modifications
- Oversee preventive maintenance of equipment analysis tools by working with tool vendors.
The essential requirements of the job include
- Bachelor’s, or master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science with a focus on materials analysis or analytical chemistry
- 3+ years of experience in a professional lab environment
- Hands-on experience developing methods for and using analytical / characterization tools (e.g. SEM, FTIR, ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, TOC, IC and other materials characterization tools)
- Industry experience in the microelectronics/semiconductor or energy sectors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, or master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science with a focus on materials analysis or analytical chemistry
- 3+ years of experience in a professional lab environment
- Hands-on experience developing methods for and using analytical / characterization tools (e.g. SEM, FTIR, ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, TOC, IC and other materials characterization tools)
- Industry experience in the microelectronics/semiconductor or energy sectors
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/Incentive Pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.