Senior Analytical Scientist - Organic Characterization

Scientific Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Scientist to lead analytical organic characterization. You will design and execute complex experiments, develop and validate methods, interpret challenging data, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

Mentoring junior scientists and driving lab safety are integral to the role. PhD in Chemistry is preferred (BS/MS with equivalent experience considered).

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry preferred or BS/MS with equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical method development and validation capabilities.
• Expertise with GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, LC/ELSD, LC/RI, LC/UV and GPC.
• Hands-on proficiency with extraction and desorption techniques.
• Creative problem-solving and advanced materials characterization expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex analytical experiments.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods.
• Interpret challenging data to solve material characterization problems.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor scientists and champion laboratory safety.

Skills

Analytical method development

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry preferred

BS/MS with equivalent experience considered

Tools

GC/MS

GC/MS/MS

LC/MS

LC/MS/MS

LC/ELSD

LC/RI

LC/UV

GPC

Job description

Scientific Search in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Scientist to lead analytical organic characterization. You will design and execute complex experiments, develop and validate methods, interpret challenging data, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.

Mentoring junior scientists and driving lab safety are integral to the role. PhD in Chemistry is preferred (BS/MS with equivalent experience considered).