Associate Scientist, HPLC / KF
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Boston, MA0–2 yrs51m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Troubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting47%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Boston, MA. The role is First Shift (Days), Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm EST.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, conducts, and interprets analytical experiments within SOPs and regulations using HPLC, KF, and other instruments.
- Collates and interprets data systematically, and compiles results into conclusions or recommendations for discussion with manager.
- Performs basic experimental troubleshooting.
- Maintains accurate laboratory notebooks with inclusion of or references to sources of raw data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiar with HPLC, UV-VIS, KF, and other instruments.
- Strong expertise in HPLC and/or GC is preferred.
- Excellent experimental documentation is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently.
- The ability to work in a fast-pace environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar.
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2+ years’).
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient.
Working Environment
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting.
Additional Information
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.