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Biochemist, Sr
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Tarrytown, New York |
About this job
Division Description
The Siemens Healthcare Division develops innovations that support better patient outcomes with greater efficiencies, giving providers the confidence they need to meet the clinical, operational and financial challenges of a changing healthcare landscape. As a global leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare information technology, we have a keen understanding of the entire patient care continuum---from prevention and early detection to diagnosis and treatment.
For further information, please visit: http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare
Job Description
Desired Skills:
* Strong experience in developing in vitro diagnostic assays.
* Broad chemistry/biochemistry knowledge of buffer systems, enzymes, surfactants, preservatives and particle surface chemistry, statistical analysis, design of experiments and six sigma techniques.
* The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and chemistry
* Must be hands-on, willing to perform laboratory experiments to execute to plan.
Responsibilities:
* Lead role in assay development projects from conception (sourcing raw materials) to completion (transfer to manufacturing and commercialization). Is responsible for overall success of the project.
* Deliver well-characterized and robust processes to Manufacturing.
* Conduct extensive lab work designing and executing experiments, and analyzing resultant data.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
* Successfully define work flows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness.
* May develop departmental budgets and business plans for functional area.
* Identifies resource needs and may develop justification.
Position Requirements:
* Advanced Degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry, or related scientific discipline; Ph.D. strongly desired.
* A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices, or Diagnostics.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, team work and ability to take initiative.
* Appreciation of process quality and specifications as a requirement for manufacturing
* Demonstrates understanding and application of supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
Siemens encourages qualified long-term unemployed individuals to apply for open positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
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Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click here to learn more.
The Siemens Healthcare Division develops innovations that support better patient outcomes with greater efficiencies, giving providers the confidence they need to meet the clinical, operational and financial challenges of a changing healthcare landscape. As a global leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare information technology, we have a keen understanding of the entire patient care continuum---from prevention and early detection to diagnosis and treatment.
For further information, please visit: http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare
Job Description
Desired Skills:
* Strong experience in developing in vitro diagnostic assays.
* Broad chemistry/biochemistry knowledge of buffer systems, enzymes, surfactants, preservatives and particle surface chemistry, statistical analysis, design of experiments and six sigma techniques.
* The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and chemistry
* Must be hands-on, willing to perform laboratory experiments to execute to plan.
Responsibilities:
* Lead role in assay development projects from conception (sourcing raw materials) to completion (transfer to manufacturing and commercialization). Is responsible for overall success of the project.
* Deliver well-characterized and robust processes to Manufacturing.
* Conduct extensive lab work designing and executing experiments, and analyzing resultant data.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
* Successfully define work flows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness.
* May develop departmental budgets and business plans for functional area.
* Identifies resource needs and may develop justification.
Position Requirements:
* Advanced Degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry, or related scientific discipline; Ph.D. strongly desired.
* A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices, or Diagnostics.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, team work and ability to take initiative.
* Appreciation of process quality and specifications as a requirement for manufacturing
* Demonstrates understanding and application of supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
Siemens encourages qualified long-term unemployed individuals to apply for open positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
EEO is the Law:
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click here to learn more.