Senior Scientist - Research

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At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

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Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

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The Senior Scientist is responsible for working with both internal and external collaborators to evaluate, develop, and mature new technologies that can be used to advance the field of analytical chemistry and separation science. Support new and existing products by performing application and troubleshooting work and providing appropriate documentation and literature including research reports, technical notes, publications, posters and seminars.

This position reports to the Director of Research and is part of the Research and Development team located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop HPLC, UHPLC, and LC/MS methods to evaluate new technologies in the field of separation science
• Develop and evaluate new sample preparation formats and technologies
• Develop new separation and characterization strategies for both small and large molecule pharmaceuticals
• Evaluate new separation science technologies for use in low level LC/MS methods used in clinical diagnostic applications
• Work closely with research and engineering teams to identify and characterize new analytical chemistry technologies

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with 2+ years of experience (industrial experience preferred), MS with 3+ years of industrial experience, or BS with 5+ years of industrial experience.
• Proven history of independently designing and implementing new LC-MS methods for the analysis of target analytes in complex matrices, including selecting appropriate columns, mobile phases, ionization techniques, and mass spectrometry parameters.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to instrument performance, method performance, and data quality.
• Hands on experience developing and implementing appropriate sample preparation techniques to facilitate LC/MS analysis

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 15% both domestically and internationally
• Ability to routinely lift and move 10-15 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 1-2 hours daily
• Ability to safely and accurately handle different volumes of chemicals, solvents, and hazardous waste.
• Conditions may require wearing personal protective equipment such as air-purifying respirators as well as safety goggles, gloves, and other personal protective equipment. Substantial movements (motions) of wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Extending hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Performing and troubleshooting low level detection in LC/MS clinical diagnostic applications
• Experience using multiple LC techniques such as size exclusion, ion chromatography, reverse phase chromatography and HILIC
• Learning agility and demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to improve the understanding of chemical analysis systems or improve analytical techniques.

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time