Research Scientist, Raw Material Characterization & Analytics

FUJIFILM Biosciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences is hiring a Research Scientist, Raw Material Characterization in California. The role focuses on developing robust ICP-MS and LC-MS methods to characterize raw materials and control impurities in cell culture media.

You will troubleshoot instruments, support multiple R&D groups, and contribute to high-throughput workflows. Applicants should have a science/engineering degree with substantial experience in analytical method development, strong communication, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, with emphasis in analytical method development using ICP-MS and LC-MS.
• Ability to use professional concepts, company policies, and procedures to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems.
• Advanced knowledge of Cell Culture, Biochemistry, and Analytical Chemistry.
• Advanced knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and analytical instruments (ICP-MS, LC-MS, HPLC).
• Knowledge of commonly used experimental/research concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General knowledge of computer systems and productivity software.
• General knowledge of project management.
• GMP/GLP procedures knowledge.
• Proficiency in spoken/written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust ICP-MS and LC-MS methods for trace metal and small-molecule analysis to support raw material characterization and impurity control in cell culture media.
• Troubleshoot ICP-MS performance issues using complementary analytical techniques.
• Provide comprehensive analytical support for Raw Material Characterization services.
• Provide analytical support to other R&D groups.
• Develop and maintain expertise in areas aligned with the company’s products and strategic objectives, including cell culture media formulation, cell growth, high-throughput automation, and liquid handling.
• Analyze data and prepare summary reports.
• Design experiments to fulfill custom requests.
• Prepare formal reports and customer-facing presentations.
• Support the QC team with ICP-MS instrument and sample preparation methods.

Skills

ICP-MS

LC-MS

Analytical Chemistry

Cell Culture

Biochemistry

GMP/GLP

Communication

Project Management

Laboratory Equipment

English Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in science/engineering field

Tools

ICP-MS

LC-MS

HPLC

Job description

FUJIFILM Biosciences is hiring a Research Scientist, Raw Material Characterization in California. The role focuses on developing robust ICP-MS and LC-MS methods to characterize raw materials and control impurities in cell culture media.

You will troubleshoot instruments, support multiple R&D groups, and contribute to high-throughput workflows. Applicants should have a science/engineering degree with substantial experience in analytical method development, strong communication, and knowledge of