Senior Scientist - New Product Development
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior Scientist, New Product Development develops and commercializes sample preparation, biologic characterization, magnetic bead, chromatography, and LC-MS/MS solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in sample preparation, separation science, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry, with experience supporting complex molecules and emerging therapeutic modalities, while remaining flexible to support broader new product development projects 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 in Torrance, California. This is an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and commercialize sample preparation consumables, chromatography products, LC-MS/MS methods, and magnetic bead workflows for biopharma, clinical, and broader applied-market needs.
- Identify sample preparation and LC-MS/MS workflow challenges and translate evolving customer, market, and business needs into practical R&D opportunities and innovative solutions across diverse applications.
- Design, optimize, and validate methods and workflows across diverse analytes, complex molecules, biological matrices, and therapeutic modalities, with emphasis on 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 literature, conduct experiments, analyze and present data, prepare technical 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 of hands-on experience with biopharma or bioanalytical workflows involving oligonucleotides, oligonucleotide conjugates, peptides, peptide conjugates, monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), mRNA, AAVs, biomarkers, small molecules, or other emerging therapeutic modalities.
- Strong hands-on experience with liquid chromatography, LC-MS/MS, mass spectrometry, or related instrumentation, including method development, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience designing and interpreting experiments that assess relevant method-performance attributes such as recovery, selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility, matrix effects, purity, 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:
- Developing magnetic bead products or automation-ready sample preparation workflows across multiple formats, analyte classes, and biological matrices.
- Applying mass spectrometry to biopharma or bioanalytical applications.
- An established scientific network and customer-facing experience translating emerging biopharma or bioanalysis needs into product opportunities.
- A strong record of scientific publication and communication through peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations or posters, technical reports, or related scientific materials.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
- PhD preferred
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with biopharma or bioanalytical workflows
- Experience with oligonucleotides, oligonucleotide conjugates, peptides, peptide conjugates, monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), mRNA, AAVs, biomarkers, small molecules, or other emerging therapeutic modalities
- Strong hands-on experience with liquid chromatography, LC-MS/MS, mass spectrometry, or related instrumentation
- Method development, data interpretation, and troubleshooting
- Experience designing and interpreting experiments assessing method-performance attributes such as recovery, selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility, matrix effects, purity, and robustness
- 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 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.