Senior Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientist to lead our team in developing innovative solutions for analytical chemistry. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in Sample Preparation and drive scientific advancements in chromatography and mass spectrometry products.

About the Role:

• Lead New Product Development Initiatives: Take charge of developing novel applications, leading new product development initiatives, and mentoring fellow scientists.
• Sample Preparation Expertise: Utilize your extensive experience in SPE, dSPE, QuEChERS, SLE, and SPME to drive scientific advancements in various areas, including food, pesticides, PFAS, and more.
• Strong Communication Skills: Contribute to Restek's growth by interacting with customers at a high level of expertise, writing experience reports, and documenting experimental steps and results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research & Development:

• Perform research on new and existing products, technologies, and processes.
• Develop, prototype, and test new products/materials using current analytical methods and instrumentation.
• Ensure product quality and quantity meet production demands.
• Demonstrate experience with LC-MSMS (Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry).

• Document experimental steps, procedures, and results.
• Write experience reports detailing experimental design, results, and conclusions.
• Communicate progress through monthly reports and staff meetings.
• Support the creation of new product instructions, specifications, and testing parameters.

• Support the transfer of new products to manufacturing.
• Monitor product performance and validate processes, quality, documentation, and training.

• Prepare articles and publishable data for marketing and technical services.
• Conduct seminars, advanced technical presentations, and support training activities.

• Collaborate cross-functionally as a scientific expert.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay current with industry advancements and enhance knowledge.

• Adhere to safe working procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Follow Restek's core values and practice safe handling of materials.

Estimated Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company stock match.
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and STO (Sick Time Off) policies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.