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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 solve 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.Location/Division Specific InformationThe Ion Chromatography and Sample Preparation Chemistry R&D group is located in Sunnyvale, CA. We are a team of passionate scientists and engineers who are developing solutions to offer end-to-end workflows to support customers working in environmental, food and beverage safety, pharmaceutical, life sciences, electronics, semiconductor, power, and industrial markets.How will you make an impact?When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. You will be responsible for managing a team of scientists in the leading-edge R&D activities related to the development of new and innovative ion chromatography systems and workflowsWhat will you do?Conduct leading-edge research and development in the field of ion chromatography and related instrumentation, especially in the areas of electrolytic membrane devices that provide electrolytic eluent generation and suppression for ion chromatography.
Manage R&D activities and provide project oversight and direct and indirect report management responsibilities.
Act as a leader in multiple R&D projects
Serve as a technical expert to senior management
Investigate, create, and validate new ion chromatographic technologies and methodologies.
Manage significant technical/scientific project activities to execute strategies and technical solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth
Lead technical discussions with a high level of technical proficiency.
Make decisions that require developing new options to solve complex problems.
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities with cross-functional teams
Provide leadership to assigned staff by leading organizational change, driving innovation, developing and empowering staff, cultivating relationships, helping staff to meet their personal career goals
Manage collaboration activities by working closely with project team members and other cross-functional groups including marketing, applications, and business development
Write, revise and approve R&D project progress reports and technology transfer protocols.
Write invention disclosures and possible patent applications.
Stay current with relevant technologies and be able to identify and justify new equipment needs.
How will you get here?With a PhD degree, at least 5 years of relevant industry experience required
With a Master’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant industry experience required
Prior experience with direct reports in a supervisory role is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesIn depth knowledge of ion chromatography, ion exchange materials, ion exchange membranes, electrochemistry, and analytical detection methods.
Well versed in analytical chemistry principles and analytical method development
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to standards procedures.
Ability to drive functional, technical and operational excellence.
Ability to inspire and foster innovation, collaboration, transparency and team effectiveness.
Ability to design complex studies based on the deliverables.
Ability to analyze and summarize complex scientific data.
Ability to author reports, procedures, and other documents.
Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to make and communicate complex decisions.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.
Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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