Product Evaluation Scientist (HPLC, LC, MS)
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PRODUCT EVALUATION SCIENTIST (M/F/D), FIXED-TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
Job Description
Location/Division Specific Information
We are a research, development, and production site in Bremen, currently with about 500 employees, whose “high-end” measurement and analysis instruments (mass spectrometers) are used in research and science worldwide.
Our innovative products in the fields of Life Sciences MS and Inorganic MS, as well as Trace Elemental Analysis, are among the leading products globally in their respective markets.
A Day in the Life:
Perform testing on various hardware and software platforms to evaluate design and performance in support of Thermo Fisher Scientific`s new product development
In conjunction with development and product management groups, generate sound requirements for new product development
Work with development and validation groups to create, execute and document verification and validation activities
Filing, tracking, and updating of test cases and bug reports in data bases
Characterization of newly developed instrument hardware and software
Knowledge transfer to product management and product support groups
Other duties as assigned
Keys to Success:
Education
- University degree in physics, engineering, chemistry or related science, or equivalent education and work experience
Experience
Ability and experience working independently on scientific projects
Experience on one or more separation techniques: HPLC, nLC, uLC, GC, CE with MS detection;
Good knowledge of both LC and MS instrumentation. Comfortable discussing the components of a mass spectrometer, aspects of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometer ionization sources and their impact on design or application performance
Knowledge and experience in one or more of Proteomics, Lipidomics, Pharma/Biopharma, Clinical or Food & Environmental analytical industries
Experience with product verification and validation testing to confirm specifications and product performance
High degree of self-motivated with the ability to learn instrumental techniques
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work in a highly motivated multi-national multi-disciplinary team in supporting the development of high-performance mass spectrometric instrumentation and related technologies
Programming skills in a major programming language or scripting language would be preferred
Knowledge of software testing techniques would be preferred
Good communication skills
Fluent in English, willing to learn German
Ability to travel 10-15% globally
What we offer:
Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organization
Outstanding career and development prospects
Excellent Work-Life-Balance
Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.
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