Senior Scientist, New Product Development
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior Scientist, New Product Development is responsible for developing and commercializing innovative clinical sample preparation products and LC-MS/MS workflows for mass spectrometry-based applications. This role serves as a subject matter expert in clinical sample preparation, LC-MS/MS method development, and applied workflow development, while remaining flexible to support broader new product development projects across magnetic bead-based sample preparation, extraction, enrichment, cleanup, and other analytical technologies as business needs evolve. This position reports to the Senior R&D Manager, New Product Development and is part of the Research and Development Department located in Torrance, California and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and commercialize clinical sample preparation consumables and LC-MS/MS workflows for clinical research, toxicology, forensic, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and broader applied-market needs.
- Identify and understand clinical sample preparation, LC-MS/MS workflow, and industrial separation challenges, and translate them into practical technical solutions and R&D opportunities.
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot sample preparation methods and workflows across diverse analytes, biological matrices, and applications, with emphasis on analyte recovery, matrix-effect reduction, reproducibility, and LC-MS/MS compatibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects, transfer technology, resolve technical issues, and deliver new products on time.
- Review scientific literature, conduct experiments, evaluate workflow performance, communicate results, prepare technical and customer-facing materials, publish findings, and support patent filings.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field. A PhD is preferred.
- 3+ years Hands-on experience developing sample preparation, extraction, enrichment, cleanup, or quantitative workflows for biological, clinical, or other complex matrices.
- Strong hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, or related analytical instrumentation, including method development, optimization, quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience designing and interpreting experiments that assess method-performance attributes such as recovery, selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility, matrix effects, carryover, and robustness.
- Ability to manage multiple complex R&D projects and communicate scientific results clearly through reports, presentations, publications, application notes, conference materials, or customer-facing content.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift, move, or carry laboratory materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work safely in laboratory environments involving chemicals, biological materials, hazardous waste, analytical instruments, and required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to travel occasionally or work necessary overtime based on project, customer, conference, or business needs.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- 3 years of experience working in or closely supporting a clinical laboratory, including clinical sample preparation and LC-MS/MS workflows for biological matrices.
- Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry analysis in clinical, toxicology, or related diagnostic applications.
- Experience developing magnetic bead products or automation-ready sample preparation workflows across multiple formats, analyte classes, biological matrices, and application areas.
- An established scientific network and customer-facing experience translating clinical laboratory, clinical mass spectrometry, toxicology, or related diagnostic needs into product development opportunities.
- A strong record of scientific publication and communication through peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations or posters, technical reports, application notes, or related content.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
- PhD preferred
- 3+ years hands-on experience developing sample preparation, extraction, enrichment, cleanup, or quantitative workflows for biological, clinical, or other complex matrices
- Strong hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, or related analytical instrumentation
- Experience with method development, optimization, quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and troubleshooting
- Experience designing and interpreting experiments assessing method-performance attributes
- Ability to manage multiple complex R&D projects
- Ability to communicate scientific results clearly through reports, presentations, publications, application notes, conference materials, or customer-facing content
- Ability to occasionally lift, move, or carry laboratory materials or equipment up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work safely in laboratory environments involving chemicals, biological materials, hazardous waste, analytical instruments, and required personal protective equipment
- Ability to travel occasionally or work necessary overtime based on project, customer, conference, or business needs
Benefits
- Health care program
- 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.