Associate Scientist - Analytical Chemistry
Teleflex

Job Info

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID:4810

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation - a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs - to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Vascular Access - Built on a history of innovation, our Arrow® brand of technically advanced vascular access devices are renowned throughout the world. Many of our vascular access products have antimicrobial and antithrombogenic protection designed to reduce vascular-related complications and include long and short dwell central venous catheters (CVC), sheath introducers, arterial lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), as well as specialty devicesand an advanced vascular positioning system to facilitate precise placement of a PICC or CVC near the heart. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist supports research in new combination product medical device technologies and provides knowledge to product development in areas of analytical chemistry. The scientist is responsible for aspects of HPLC operations including, sample preparation, maintenance, and scheduling.

Principal Responsibilities

• HPLC Operation - Basic knowledge of chromatographic theory and method development processes
• Sample Preparation - Basic understanding of analytical techniques used to isolate analytes in a complex matrix
• Instrument Maintenance - Basic understanding of Agilent 1200 HPLC systems to recognize and address system performance issues, including the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Design and execute experiments with high-quality standards including sample preparation, statistical data analysis, and notebook compilation with minimal guidance
• Compile experimental study reports and present summarized results in technical meetings
• Work effectively with a team to achieve results and clearly communicate scientific observations
• Participate in routine lab maintenance, inspections, organization, and instrument calibrations
• Review peer documentation and perform literature searches as necessary
• The ability to work effectively in a small project team environment to meet aggressive timelines
• Adhere to and ensure the compliance of Teleflex's Code of Ethics, all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as chemistry, engineering, biochemistry, or equivalent
• One to three years' hands-on chromatography (HPLC) experience in a scientific setting

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Familiarity with chromatography software (Agilent ChemStation, Waters Empower)
• Knowledge of one of the following a bonus
o Polymer chemistry
o Microbiology techniques
o Spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/Vis, etc.) and Microscopy (Light, Fluorescent, SEM, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 262-439-1894.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck® - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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