Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsAble to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job DescriptionTITLE: Scientist II, Chemistry
TOTAL NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2
LOCATION: Grand Island NY
How you will make an impact:We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Gibco Bioproduction Analytics Team. This position supports a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. You will apply your chemistry skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.
Responsibilities:- Operates autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers to analyze cell culture media samples.
- Performs analytical assays on instrumentation such as UHPLC, LC-MS, ICP-MS as needed.
- Participate in analytical method development, optimization and validation as needed to develop new assays.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation (contacting instrument manufacturers when needed).
- Initiate and/or participate in process improvement projects such as updating processes and/or equipment to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
- Assist in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
- Follow all company safety, training, and quality regulations and procedures.
- Maintain accurate lab notebooks and data records and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest technological and practical advancements in the field of analytical chemistry as they pertain to cellular processes.
- Regularly communicate plans, actions and results with the manager and other leaders.
- Advise manager of factors that may affect quality of data. Suggest options / ideas for corrective and preventative actions.
Education- Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field: B.S. degree and a minimum of 2 years industry experience, or, M.S. degree. Equivalent combination of education and years of related experience may be substituted.
Experience- Requires a functional knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Previous experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology is required.
- Previous hands-on experience with other analytical chemistry techniques, for instance ICP-MS and/or liquid handlers, would be a differentiator.
- Previous experience with MS Office apps, especially Excel.
- Initiative, organizational and digital literacy are very valuable to ensure effective laboratory operations.
- Must possess self-motivation and the ability to work on routine analysis with no instructions or new assignments with limited instructions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Excellent digital literacy with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and lead multiple project tasks.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $66,000.00-$99,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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