Senior R&D Chemist - Sterilization & Disinfection

Advanced Sterilization Products; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Sterilization Products seeks a Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry, to design and develop cleaning and disinfection/sterilization products under limited supervision. You will support complex cross-functional programs and drive protocols from feasibility through validation in a GxP environment.

The role requires strong analytical chemistry and formulation knowledge, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and train junior staff. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in Chemistry with relevant experience.
• Experience in Medical Device or GxP-regulated industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in analytical chemistry and/or formulation chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute research projects supporting new technologies for cleaning and disinfection or sterilization of medical instruments.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the candidate's technical area and cross-functional understanding.
• Prepare protocols and studies from feasibility to verification/validation of products.
• Manage laboratory studies, projects, and processes; initiate and complete technical reports.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemistry analysis, data organization and reporting.
• Support development, optimization, and validation of laboratory methods and processes.
• Provide technical support to programs requiring chemistry expertise.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical chemistry

Formulation chemistry

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Advanced Sterilization Products seeks a Senior Scientist, R&D Chemistry, to design and develop cleaning and disinfection/sterilization products under limited supervision. You will support complex cross-functional programs and drive protocols from feasibility through validation in a GxP environment.

The role requires strong analytical chemistry and formulation knowledge, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and train junior staff. Travel up to 20% may be required.