Associate Scientist Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID:  35039  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As a Laboratory Scientist 2 - Quality Labs, you'll design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and help drive compliance with regulatory and quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Working crossfunctionally with customers, industry partners, and internal teams, you'll develop and validate analytical methods, support investigations and audits, and help shape laboratory procedures and best practices. This role offers the opportunity to independently lead meaningful scientific and technical projects in a regulated laboratory environment, combining handson research with realworld impact. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Chemistry quality control centric focus on determination of Ethylene Oxide and ethylene chlorohydrin residue on medical device.
• Develop and validate gas chromatography (GC) methods for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and Ethylene Chlorohydrin (ECH) residual analysis using Agilent 7890A and 8890 GC systems, ensuring alignment with SOP-defined calibration models.
• Interfaces with industry representatives and customers on routine matters.
• Helps to develop and implement plans and procedures to comply with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations.  Modifies, updates, and executes established programs to achieve and maintain a state of compliance.
• Supports investigation and resolution of nonconformances, deviations, and laboratory-related quality events by contributing technical input, root cause analysis, and documented corrective actions in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Performs accurate data entry into computer databases.  Interprets and analyzes scientific data into product reports and summaries.
• Develops and validates analytical techniques, written procedures, and standard protocols to support research, scientific, technical, or engineering-related disciplines.
• Participates in project leadership responsibilities such as report writing, planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Supports the periodic review and revision of laboratory SOPs by incorporating approved changes, clarifying procedural steps, and maintaining controlled documents in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Participates in project leadership responsibilities such as planning, scheduling, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cost control. Serve as a specified program subject matter expert for audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Handles implementation of protocols and procedures involving hazardous chemicals, known infectious or potentially infectious agents in responsible manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, or related science discipline or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. 

Experience

Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience or years of graduate study may be considered.  

Skills

• Ability to independently design and perform project work or experiments, analyze data, and report results. 
• Requires ability to develop solutions to technical problems of moderate to intermediate complexity, make appropriate decisions, and meet time constraints.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong working knowledge of technical principles in assigned areas.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop working knowledge of statistics tools for quality assurance, experimental design, and data analysis
• May give work direction to other technical resources and technicians.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $71,900.00 to $89,900.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from    . We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.