Scientist 2

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a Scientist II to lead complex laboratory work and drive analytical method development in a fast‑paced team. You will interpret data, design experiments, and apply advanced science to project goals, delivering high‑quality results for client programs.

The role requires MS with multiple years of experience or BS with extensive experience, strong stats, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Design, execution, and interpretation of complex laboratory experiments.
• Apply statistical concepts and higher‑level analyses to experiments.
• Interpret results to influence project execution and decisions.
• Implement strategies to improve processes and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, evaluate, and report complex experiments.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve project issues.
• Develop and review analytical methods and plans.
• Apply science to design and implement studies and projects.
• Lead decision‑making during project execution.
• Ensure safety and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal communication

Excel/Office proficiency

Problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Master of Science (MS)

Bachelor of Science (BS)

PhD (candidate/degree)

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

CE

icIEF

Protein mass spectrometry

Tecan

Excel

Job description

The successful Scientist II monitors ongoing experiments, identifies or resolves complex technical project issues, and provides technical leadership within the group. The individual takes a more active role in non-routine process development activities and may act as a technical lead for the analytical component of client programs.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life‑impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP‑compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross‑section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, conducts, evaluates, interprets and reports complex laboratory experiments
• Identification and resolution of technical project issues.
• Develops and reviews new analytical methods or PD plans.
• Independently applies scientific and/or cross-functional knowledge to achieve project goals.
• Ensures completeness and technical quality of work to ensure the integrity of research.
• Ensures safety procedures and cultural norms are followed.
• Familiar with new practices and procedures in relevant literatures and is skilled in finding such procedures/ practices.
• Application of scientific knowledge to the design, conduct, and implementation of studies and projects
• Ability to provide solutions to problems of high complexity.
• Creates plans to resolve project-related issues.
• Implementation of new technologies within the area
• Contribute strong technical advice to team problem-solving.
• Makes decisions on technical information generated under guidance of direct supervisor.
• Leading the decision‑making process during project execution
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• M.S. and 3+ years of experience, or a B.S. and 7+ years of experience and is an entry level position for a PhD degree in an analytical laboratory.
• Design, execution, and interpretation of complex laboratory experiments with broad priorities set by the supervisor.
• Application of statistical concepts and performs higher‑level analyses involving analytical or process experimental design.
• Application of advanced scientific knowledge associated with larger and more complex experiments and projects.
• Interpretation and judgment of the quality of experimental outcomes and data to effectively draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding project execution.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to complete technical assignments by designing, executing, and interpreting complex experiments.
• Advanced knowledge of chemistry and/or biochemistry and associated lab techniques (e.g. UPLC, HPLC, CE, icIEF). Experience in protein mass spec or Tecan preferred.
• Ability to complete technical assignments by designing, executing, and interpreting complex experiments.
• Defining and implementing strategies, initiatives, and actions to improve processes and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to monitor ongoing experiments and suggest alternatives or solutions.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other associated software used in the scientific field.

Physical Demands

• The position requires essential physical abilities, including but not limited to typing, standing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing repetitive motions, and the ability to move around in designated areas. Additionally, this individual may need to exert physical effort such as lifting objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity

• The individual in this position should have the visual acuity required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal engaging in extensive reading, using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

• The individual in this position works in an indoor environment with controlled temperatures, avoiding extreme heat or cold. Some areas may be prone to loud noises requiring the use of earplugs. This role involves exposure to proteins, caustic agents, reagents, biohazardous products, and possible needle sticks. Additionally, the person in this role may be exposed to pungent smells, irritants, and/or aerosols that could affect the airways and the skin.

Benefits

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life‑work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).