Senior Analytical Scientist: Polymer Analytics & Lab Leadership

Parker Hannifin; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker LORD in Erie, PA is seeking a Sr. Scientist to join the Analytical Services Team. You will lead and support short- and medium-term analytical projects for external customers and Parker LORD sites, delivering data-driven insights in reports and presentations.

You will work with chromatography, SEM, NMR, FTIR, rheology, and other techniques in a collaborative lab environment, travel within the US (less than 10% internationally) as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in related discipline AND 4+ years relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of products, applications, and analytical techniques.
• Track record of leading medium complexity projects and collaboration across teams.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead short- to medium-term analytical projects with impact on revenue.
• Ensure timely results and communicate findings to customers and teams.
• Interface with multiple technology groups across the globe.
• Maintain quality, reproducibility, and cost-effectiveness of results.
• Develop and disseminate new technologies and solutions.
• Provide general departmental support and safety leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Laboratory techniques

Education

BA/BS in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

SEM

NMR

FTIR

Chromatography

MS Office

Job description

Parker LORD in Erie, PA is seeking a Sr. Scientist to join the Analytical Services Team. You will lead and support short- and medium-term analytical projects for external customers and Parker LORD sites, delivering data-driven insights in reports and presentations.

You will work with chromatography, SEM, NMR, FTIR, rheology, and other techniques in a collaborative lab environment, travel within the US (less than 10% internationally) as needed.