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Instrumentation Laboratory

Senior Scientist

Orangeburg, NY

Overview

Position Summary:

Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

  • Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving.
  • Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to a broad range of difficult problems.
  • Solutions are original, thorough and practical.
  • Frequently communicates progress status to supervisor. 

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Performs complicated or demanding assignments requiring specialized knowledge.
  • May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive. 
  • Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives. 
  • May direct the work of other personnel. 
  • Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks.
  • Frequently communicates status updates across the organization.
  • Maintains good documentation.
  • Writes reports and technical summaries.
  • May represent company to outside organizations. 
  • Continually broadens professional expertise through comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products. 
  • Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimum supervision.
  • Accomplishes short-term objectives. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Budget Managed (if applicable):

    • N/A

    Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

    • To be determined based on department needs

    Skills & Capabilities:

    • Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Scientist II level
    • Functional/technical skills

    Qualifications

    Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

    • Bachelor’s plus 7 years of relevant experience or
    • Master’s plus 5 years of relevant experience or
    • PHD. degree plus 0 - 1 year of experience
    • Product or project specific experience may be a substitute for higher degree.

    International Mobility: Required:

    • No

    Travel Requirements: 

    • <5% of time

    The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $110,000 to $130,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business. 

    Client-provided location(s): Orangeburg, NY, USA
    Job ID: 92687540
    Employment Type: Other