Purpose
* The individual will become a key member of a group of senior PerkinElmer researchers and liaise closely with other scientists at PerkinElmer's partners and collaborators.
* This position emphasizes "hands on" physical instrument research and development activities including design, construction, optimization, and troubleshooting of prototype chromatography equipment.
Location: On site in Woodbridge, Canada
Deliverables:
* Initiate, direct, and execute scientific research with an emphasis on developing next generation technology, trade secrets, and intellectual property.
* Act as a chromatography scientific expert within the R&D team during implementation and process confirmation phases, allowing thorough conceptualization and overall design and testing of new products.
* Influence the scientific community and market via patents, publications, and conference presentations.
* Provide research project planning and time estimates.
* Evaluate competitive products and new technologies from research institutions, aiming to enhance future products.
* Work with manufacturing, sustaining, and service personnel to improve quality, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability of products.
* Demonstrate independent and creative scientific thinking, ability in solving complex problems, and resilience to setbacks and changes.
* Experience and ability to lead and coordinate multiple collaborative projects in a cross-functional program team environment.
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* Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering, with strong computer and mathematics skills required.
* Minimum 5+ years of experience with a proven track record of bringing disruptive concept designs from concept to a commercial product (product development).
* Knowledge of chromatography theory and components and prior experience is a must.
* Knowledge and experience in design and development of chromatography system.
* Strong instrumentation design skills and troubleshooting ability.
* Proficient programming skills in one or more industry standard computer languages or firmware.
* Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to plan and define research projects.
* Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities.
* Experience as a team lead.
* Previous successful academic or work-related experience mentoring peers is preferred.
* Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.