Principal Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

The Principal Scientist guides the scientific direction of the Extractables and Leachables (E&L) business unit in Salt Lake City. They are expected to work with the Nelson - Salt Lake leadership and the Nelson Labs Europe Center of Excellence (Leuven, Belgium) to implement scientific improvements in the E&L space. They also mentor and develop SMEs across the organization and represent Nelson Labs with clients and in the world-wide E&L community. Education and Skills Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D in the applicable science; Chemistry or similar
• 7+ years combined laboratory, regulatory, or lead experience in extractables and leachables
• 3+ years working in the medical device industry
• Understands theory and of key analytical method used in E&L testing
  • Headspace gas chromatography
  • Liquid injection gas chromatography
  • Liquid chromatography required
  • Mass Spectral Interpretation

Essential Duties:  Science Expertise

• Sets scientific standards in E&L testing
• Directs new test method development and innovation of current test methods
• Represent Nelson Labs as the scientific expert within the industry; participating in seminars and trade shows as needed 
• Be a technical resource to all laboratories across the Nelson Labs network
• Coordinates the completion of gap assessments for published standards

Technical Consulting Support

• Consult with clients on technical matters
• Collaborate with technical consultants and lab management on projects
• Support the Senior Scientists and others in the technical oversight of protocols  

Post Integration Support

• Serve as the point of contact for communication and information dissemination 
• Be a mentor to other facilities on the Nelson Labs systems and processes

Scientific Development of Staff

• May travel to lab facilities to assess technical excellence and to observe best practices