Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry Full-time

R&D Scientist II

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

The R&D Scientist II will be supporting a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. They will apply analytical chemistry skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.

Location: Hunt Valley, MD onsite

A Day in the Life:

• Operate autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers.
• Develop and support analysis of small and large molecule liquid chromatography (LC-MS) and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) assays.
• Assist in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
• Write protocols and reports, present data, and work across multiple groups.

Education

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or other related field (Master's – or bachelor's)

Experience

• 3+ years of previous experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology is required.
• Method development and optimization for small and large molecule assays using LC-MS is desired.
• Experience with GC-MS and Thermo Scientific LC-MS instruments is a plus.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of chemistry principles, such as acid/base chemistry, sample solubility, and precipitation, as it relates to sample preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Able to perform reliably under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $72,600.00–$96,800.00. 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