Research And Development Chemist

Conduct experimental studies to investigate nonconforming products, support new product development as well as product / process improvements. Ability to design experimental protocols and work independently is essential.

• Conduct product root cause investigations for returned or nonconforming products or materials.
• Design experimental protocols (reviewed and guided by supervisor) and conduct experimental studies to meet project goals.
• Carry out a series of experiments independently for a designed study.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook.
• Write detailed reports of experimental studies and draw conclusions from results.
• Interact with other functional departments (QC, QA, RA, Production, Supply Chain, etc.) as needed to get materials/processes required for product investigations or development.
• Communicate experimental results and conclusions to supervisor and peers.
• Assist in general laboratory maintenance.
• Complete calculations and prepare solutions according to cGLP. Special skill such as phlebotomy is desirable, but not required.

Master degree (M.S., M. Eng.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline.

Bachelor degree (B.S or B.A.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related technical discipline.

• Work experience in a medical diagnostic company.
• Work experience in product support, including investigations, and development.
• Hands on experience in a clinical laboratory or with clinical diagnostic device.
• Previous experience in verification and validation testing.