Instrument Maintenance Scientist bei Cogent Scientific

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation. 

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.), and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for an Instrument Maintenance Scientist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintaining LC/MS and Teledyne/ISCO instrumentation including:
  • Checking and refilling solvents.
  • Handling and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Conducting Performance Qualification (PQ) data review and adjusting instrumentation as needed.
• Ensuring PQ data is imported into proper database and maintaining database.
• Performing preventative maintenance activities at regular intervals (weekly, monthly, etc.).

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS-Chemistry (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment (pharma preferred).
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience routinely maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This job posting will close by 12/1/2025 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.