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Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.\n\nJob Description\nThe individual will work at the Columbus, NE Manufacturing site, supporting MDS R&D business priorities and may interface with cross-functional teams and broader MDS teams as required.\nThe successful candidate will have experience with organic chemistry and/or analytical chemistry characterization, with ability to work independently, has excellent attention to detail and ability to work in cross-functional teams.\nResponsibilities:\nSupport the analysis and development of chemistry methods to support business design work. 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Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor and/or manager of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.\nEstablish as a “go to person”/SME for top chemistry methods (ie. HPLC, GPC, wet chemistry, Spectroscopy, etc)\nCross trains peers within the immediate team.\nApplies knowledge in scientific theories and innovative ideas to the execution of method development, establishing best practices to enable innovation and upfront development efforts to meet business objectives, may provide suggestions to improve processes / fixturing to ensure improved efficiency in testing.\nQuickly learns and actively seeks out learnings to increase knowledge in technical competency areas.\nUp to date on latest technologies and suggests new technologies as seen fit.\nOther responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager.\nEducation / Experience:\nB.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science, minimum of 2-5+ years of relevant proven experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience. 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However, we are not able to sponsor visas.\nAt BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.\nFor certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.\nWhy Join Us?\nTo find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.\nWe believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.\nTo learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.\nBecton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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