Staff Scientist, Research & Development | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Position Summary:
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry R&D group has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist in Mass Spectrometry. This role will contribute to the design and development of technology critical to supporting Thermo Fisher Scientific’s position as the leader in mass spectrometry in our San Jose, CA facility.

What will you do?:
• Principal activities and tasks for the Staff Scientist Research & Development position include the following:
• As part of the Hybrid Instrumentation Group, conduct leading-edge research and development with our Quadrupole, Ion Trap and Orbitrap mass analyzers
• Provide guidance and leadership to mechanical, electrical and software engineers in order to design prototypes and new products
• Investigate and explore new ideas and concepts by defining experiments, building, debugging and characterizing prototype instruments in order to verify proof of principle
• Test and verify new products and product improvements
• Participate in cross functional teams including marketing, product support and operations personnel
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, contributing to scientific literature and conferences

How will you get here?
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in a product development lab designing and developing analytical instrumentation; or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in the field of mass spectrometry, preferably in an R&D capacity within an academic or industry setting designing and developing analytical instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Practical knowledge of ion optics, quadrupole mass filter and ion trap technologies, and high vacuum systems
• Solid programming skills (C, C++, Python, Lua)
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Capable of working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to travel (10%)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Real Time Instrument Control
• Experience with mechanical design and Solidworks CAD software
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits
• Experience in the analysis of mass spectrometry data
• Working knowledge of ion trajectory simulation software (SIMION or CPO)
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