CareerPlan

Staff Scientist, Research and Development

Sunnyvale, California, USAFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Senior technical leader developing next-generation chromatography and sample preparation technologies, specifically electrolytic and electrochemical devices for high-performance ion chromatography.

Role type

Staff Scientist, R&D (Senior IC)

Builds

Next-generation analytical instruments (ion chromatography, HPLC) and electrochemical devices

Domain

Analytical Chemistry / Instrumentation / Electrochemistry

Required skills

Analytical chemistry, Electrochemistry, Ion chromatography, HPLC, Separation science, Root-cause analysis, Technical leadership, Experiment design, Data analysis, Patent/IP generation

Preferred skills

AI/ML application, Emerging technologies evaluation, Multidisciplinary team influence

Technologies

Ion chromatography, HPLC, Electrochemical devices, Analytical instrumentation

Responsibilities

Lead advanced R&D in ion chromatography and electrochemical devices; Lead or support New Product Development (NPD) programs from concept to commercialization; Design and develop prototypes, conduct functional testing, characterization, and scale-up; Provide strategic and tactical guidance to multidisciplinary product development teams; Apply analytical chemistry and electrochemistry principles to optimize instrument technologies; Lead complex analytical troubleshooting and root cause investigations; Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications; Mentor scientists and engineers; Plan and prioritize multiple technical projects.

Seniority

Staff, Senior Technical Leader