Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsLaboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.LOCATIONThis is a fully onsite position based at our Sunnyvale, CA site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided. Priority will be given to LOCAL candidates currently residing in the Bay Area.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. DESCRIPTIONJoin our innovative R&D team to make a meaningful impact on scientific advancement. As a Scientist III in HPCS (High Performance Chromatography Solutions) business, you will lead technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop advanced chromatography consumables that enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role focuses on end-to-end chromatography column development and commercialization including the creation of customer facing collateral demonstrating product performance. You will design and execute experiments, analyze complex data, resolve technical challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to mentor colleagues while working independently on sophisticated research programs that directly impact product development and customer success.EducationPhD, Master’s degree plus 3 years’ experience, or Bachelors plus 5 years’ experience in a relevant fieldPreferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or related disciplineExperienceDemonstrated ability to iteratively design and execute experiments and analyze data to gain technical understanding and solve complex problems.Short and long-term work planning necessary to complete projects and meet deliverablesUsing scientific theory and literature to intelligently design experiments for product design and evaluationPrevious experience liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry a plus but not requiredExperience in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO9001, ISO13485, cGMP) a plus but not requiredJob ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop new liquid chromatography products from concept through commercialization based on customer and business requirementsProduce prototype stationary phases and evaluate their suitability for different chromatographic separation modesUse chemical and process engineering principles to design, create and modify chromatographic stationary phasesCreate customer facing collateral to demonstrate recent technology innovations with relevant customer applications including mass spectrometryCollaborate with R&D colleagues and technology Subject Matter Experts to comprehensively design and develop productsCoordinate across Business Unit functions (Product Management, Marketing, Quality, Operations, etc.) to meet project and product deliverablesProactively identify, investigate, and implement improvements to current processes and productsDirectly support customers through product and method troubleshooting in collaboration with the Technical Support and Quality teamsStay up to date on current industry technologies including competitor productsMaintain current lab equipment and make recommendations to management for capital acquisitionsClear and frequent communication of project plans and experimental findings to managers, peers, and other functions to provide visibility and appropriately prioritize workContribute to company IP through patents, invention disclosure and trade secret technologiesExcellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projectsAbility to adapt in a dynamic environmentMay require up to 5% travelEnglish language proficiency required, additional languages beneficialCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is –.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards