Associate Scientist, HPLC / KF

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Boston, MA0–2 yrs51m agovia LinkedIn

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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
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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.

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