Scientist, Organic Chemistry

Requisition ID 1584
Full/Part Time Full Time
Location Carlsbad, CA

Description Position Objective
Responsible for developing and launching new products by initiating, directing and executing scientific research and/or development strategies through the research staff or individual studies. Act as the technical lead on new product development teams.

Essential Functions
Develop new products and technologies through the New Product Introduction process. Independently initiate, direct and execute scientific research and/or development strategies. Independently plans and designs experimental methods to achieve technical objectives. Identifies and solves problems in experimental designs.

Critically analyze complex data using the knowledge of the R&D field, interpret and integrate experiment results with project objectives. Maintain accurate lab notebook and training file in accordance with relevant Invitrogen required standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).

May supervise Associate Scientists in their daily experiments and troubleshooting. May lead project teams.

Investigate, create and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement.

Act as the technical lead or Program Manager for a development project and interface with other departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Technical Service and/or Operations) to coordinate product development and improvement.

Make contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Prepare technical reports, product summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.

Perform fundamental literature and patent searches related to products under development. Recognize opportunities for in-licensing and internal patent development. Perform preliminary market surveys to assess new opportunities. Work with Sr. Scientist on preparation of patent disclosures.
Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature, competing technologies and/or products and attendance of scientific seminars and meetings.
Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Report non-compliance and may serve as team lead.

May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Nature and Scope
Position exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Performs duties independently with only general direction given. Job encounters recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm, involving a high degree of complexity. Works on complex problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors.

Measures of Contribution/Impact
Contribution is measured through, but not limited to, new product development, successful patent applications, peer reviewed publications (especially regarding Invitrogen scientific product work) and presentations (e.g., talks and posters) at national meetings.

Technical Excellence
Established technical expertise; serves as a resource to other departments. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments; advances research in field of specialization.

Education
Ph.D. degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience.

Experience
Experience gained through obtaining a Ph.D. degree; Bachelors degree with 8 to 10 years of experience; or Master's degree with 4 plus years experience. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in organic synthesis, robust analytical skills as they relate to organic chemistry, and experience with synthesis of nucleotides. The ideal candidate will have the aforementioned organic chemistry skills along with a fundamental understanding of molecular biology and tissue culture techniques.


Key knowledge includes:
Demonstrated competence in data analysis, research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies.

Key skills/abilities include:
Solid technical writing skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently required.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and solve problems.
Proven ability to lead and provide work direction required.

Expected Invitrogen behaviors:
Expansive Thinker
Innovation-Oriented
Courage
Accountable
Results Teamwork and Collaboration
Respectful of People
Influential Communicator
Acting with Integrity
Positively Responds to Change

Contacts
Frequent technical interaction both within the company at all levels, with subordinates, colleagues, members of other departments and company Directors, and with outside scientific collaborators through seminars and publications of research, and customers through site visits and scientific meetings.

Working Conditions
Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts.

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