Position Title : Chemist I Work Location : Indianapolis, IN, 46256 Assignment Duration : 12 Months Work Arrangement : On-site Position Summary : Executes all pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies in research and development. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. The Opportunity: As a Scientist, you will provide testing support for product and process research and development (including design, development, analysis, troubleshooting, etc). You will apply sound experimental design, perform complex scientific research to support research and development of product formulations and/or analytical methods. As a Scientist, you should possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, biosensors, in-vitro diagnostics, and/or biomedical engineering. You should also possess and will need to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of your respective field. Your duties will be dynamic and complex often involving research, analysis, and solution development. Key Responsibilities : • Applies deep and intensive knowledge of scientific principles. • Performs laboratory based studies and experimentation to generate data relevant to various product development projects across Diagnostics, specifically, the Diabetes Care portfolio. • Test and assess innovative technologies as part of our Research and Early Development Scouting efforts. • Participates in interdepartmental or cross-functional decisions on projects. • Independently identifies technical objectives and opportunities, as well as risks and alternatives. Qualification & Experience : • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field with 5 years of relevant experience or Master of Science/PhD with 2 years of relevant experience • 2+ years of experience in, biomedical or analytical chemistry • 2+ years of experience in the field of biosensors Preferred: • More than 5 years of progressive work experience in an appropriate scientific field. • Previous Lab based role / safety focused role • Applies scientific principles in a broad range of technical assignments, making independent decisions based on sound scientific reasoning and analysis • Highly organized and able to manage multiple parallel projects and work packages Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/hr.