Staff Scientist Research & Development Life Science Mass Spectrometry

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

We are a research, development, and production site in Bremen currently, with about 500 employees, whose “high-end” measurement and analysis instruments (mass spectrometers) are used in research and science worldwide. Our innovative products in the fields of Life Sciences MS and Inorganic MS, as well as Trace Elemental Analysis, are among the leading products globally in their respective markets. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Scientist to join our dynamic Research & Development team in Bremen. As a Staff Scientist for new research and development projects, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation in our field.

• Conception, implementation, and analysis of feasibility experiments to demonstrate the proof of principle for innovative hardware concepts, showcasing your ability to conceive and implement novel ideas.
• Ensure high experimental quality and deep theoretical understanding throughout all stages of product development, from research to serial production.
• Apply intellectual property (IP) principles, rules, and strategies when creating invention disclosures, patents, publications, and presentations, demonstrating your expertise in protecting and leveraging intellectual property.
• Carry out sophisticated simulations to accompany ion optical design process, demonstrating your proficiency in utilizing advanced tools and techniques.
• Embrace and overcome complex or novel challenges by developing effective solutions and execution strategies highlighting your problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborate closely with your colleagues to create control software for hardware components emphasizing your teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Generate clear and comprehensive documentation as part of the development process, ensuring that knowledge is effectively captured and shared.
• Communicate and document development status verbally in internal meetings and in writing, utilize your strong communication skills and ability to provide clear updates on project progress