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Sr. Associate Workforce Scientist - Invitrogen Corp.
Jun 05
Location: Grand Island, NYCategories: Research
Website: http://www.invitrogen.com
Position Description
Sr. Associate Workforce Scientist (Req. 2638)
Grand Island, NY
Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.
Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.
If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:
Position Details:
Invitrogen, a leader of cell culture systems development, is devoted to developing innovative products supporting the cell culture research markets. As a member of the Workflow Sciences Group within R&D, the successful applicant will have frequent interactions with product managers, market development professionals, operations, customers and sales representatives on new product development opportunities. The successful candidate will work independently and utilize knowledge of current products, industry requirements, processes and customer workflows to generate innovative product ideas and drive revenue growth as the R&D lead on new product launch teams.
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas, prototypes and conduct testing and research around these product ideas will be required. Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a cross-functional team through the NPI (New Product Introduction) process is required.
The successful candidate can expect to lead and participate on multiple NPI teams at any given time while generating a queue of ideas for business evaluation.
Education Requirements:
B.S. in Biology or Science related field and minimum 5 years experience is highly preferred. M.S. in Science related field with 2 years experience is preferred.
Experience Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with demonstrated accomplishments in new product development. The successful applicant will have the ability to generate innovative new product ideas and facilitate Customer-Based Innovation. The candidate must have excellent time management, communication skills, a sense of urgency when needed and the ability to prioritize across multiple projects while keeping launch dates on target.
Expected Behaviors:
The Sr. Associate Workflow Scientist will be a thought leader in the design and implementation of novel and innovative new products and applications. In addition, the Sr. Associate Workflow Scientist will work proactively to translate new technologies and workflows into new product offerings.
Travel:
Position is based in Grand Island, NY. Up to 15% travel can be anticipated.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
This position is eligible for relocation benefits.
