Research Scientist - Organic Mass Spectrometry

Scope of Position

This position will be responsible for analysis of polymeric related materials using mass spectrometry techniques or hyphenated mass spec techniques. A variety of methods may need developing to deliver the necessary information to customers. Customer interaction is necessary for establishing scope to develop a clear understanding of the requirements of the measurements for project support or improving manufacturing processes. Suggesting measurements and experiments is a strong requirement. Operating safely in the laboratory is required as well as maintaining a quality analysis program. Writing technical reports and contributing to intellectual property is also an expectation in this role.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manages equipment and resources to keep lab running in a safely manner.
• Designs and executes experiments to solve problems or develop new processes or products. 
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding. 
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team with other scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Provides inputs and/or documents ideas with contributions to IDs, RTRs, NTRs as well as external publications. 
• Makes recommendations for purchasing new equipment, including identifying vendors, collecting quotes and tracking orders. 
• Identifies and articulates problems as well as develops and executes approaches to solving them. 
• Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing. 
• Documents data and writes reports for laboratory processes and instrumentation. 
• Identifies problems and opportunities of significance that are important to customers and markets. 
• Makes technical presentations to customers and at conferences. 
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects. 
• Trains or coaches new employees, technicians and interns, on laboratory processes, equipment and instrumentation. 
• Supports and/or leads continuous improvement activities on products, processes, and cost reduction products.
• Acts as a technical expert in a specific field. 

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. is required with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience particularly in fields closely aligned with polymer mass-spectrometry analysis.
• Extensive experience in Mass Spectrometry (QTOF, quadrupole, ESI, MALDI, ion trap) 
• Application of mass spectrometry analytical techniques to polymers and polymer additives
• Instrument maintenance and repair
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Desired Skills

• Proficient skills in chromatography (UPLC/HPLC, GPC, and/or GC) 
• Clear and precise oral and written communication
• Project leadership skills and organization
• Works effectively across multiple disciplines in team-oriented environment.
• Detailed oriented.
• Time Management
• Critical thinker with scientific curiosity and tenacity
• Highly motivated and proactive