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• Beckman LS seeks a contract R&D Research Associate to join its R&D System Engineering team. This position involves development of liquid handling instrumentation, process optimization, and acoustic transfer optimization for Beckman's Echo product lines. Qualified candidates must be able to work independently and as a member of multi-disciplined development team, executing tasks on-time and to spec. Responsibilities may include data collection, data analysis, and design verification testing.

Minimum Experience Required:

• BS with 3 years of experience or MS /PhD with relevant project experience, in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines
• 2 years of experience in the development, test, and analysis of analytical instrumentation

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented in planning, experimentation, and analysis
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Some experience with statistical data analysis
• Excellent hands-on laboratory skills (dilutions, pipetting) and experience with basic laboratory equipment (balances, centrifuges, pipettors)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail and quality oriented
• A 'can do' attitude and the desire to learn

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Hands-on experience with liquid handling instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to test and troubleshoot electronic, mechanical, and software subsystems
• Experience with DOE methods for process optimization

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution and design of experiments to understand fluid behavior as it effects ultrasonic acoustic drop ejection
• Assist in the execution and design of experiments to understand the effect of consumables on ultrasonic acoustic drop ejection
• Collect and analyze data used to define and verify new product features

Education:

• Additional Job Details: System Engineer, to work with Echo Mass spec MUST HAVES: BS with relevant work experience or MS/PhD with a recent degree where they worked on relevant project(s).
• 2 years of experience in the development, test, and analysis of analytical instrumentation
• Some experience with statistical data analysis
• Excellent hands-on laboratory skills (dilutions, pipetting) and experience with basic laboratory equipment (balances, centrifuges, pipettors)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal