Lead Research Scientist (Separations Science Manager)
Wilmington, Delaware
Our client, a Biotechnology firm located in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a skilled and motivated Analytical Scientist with a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, possessing strong chromatography and mass spectrometry (LCMS) skills. This role requires at least 10 years bench experience and extensive practical application of separations, to lead the innovation support and applications development efforts in designing and executing HPLC and LCMS experiments. This would support the technical understanding, claim substantiation and promotion of HPLC columns from concept development through real world market implementation. As the Chromatography Expert Lead, this role will develop the scientific writing skills of the applications team through generation of data reports, technical papers, and abstracts for conference talks and posters. The successful candidate has a proven track record of outcome-based leadership of projects and technical personnel. This role serves to support adoption of HPLC columns and aims to provide a motivated individual with a rewarding and challenging career leading a team of scientists and interfacing with engineers and customers.
Technical:
· Experience operating liquid chromatography and mass spec instrumentation
· Ability to identify and troubleshoot common instrument issues based on chromatographic results
· Ability to recognize inconsistent or unexpected analytical results
· Strong problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills:
· Strong customer-facing communication skills
· Ability to lead and produce timely outcomes in a dynamic team environment
- Experience supervising and managing teams
- Ph.D. with 10 years of industry experience
- Demonstrated strong fundamental chromatography skill set (publications, papers)
- Analytical laboratory experience, including preparing biological samples
- Biochemistry experience is a plus
- Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Travel to conferences and customer meetings as business necessitates.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Chromatography: 8 years (Required)
- separation science: 8 years (Preferred)
- Analytical chemistry: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person