Research Scientist, Special Projects

Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company’s Think Big leadership principle. We focus on creating entirely Basic qualifications: - Experience in a customer-facing role, engaging with customer executives, technologists or partners to solve business problems with advanced technologies - Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions - Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities - Experience with automation, testing, or monitoring framework development - Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership - Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline with 10+ years of industry experience, OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of industry experience in the life sciences Preferred: - Experience designing and developing integration systems (e.g. integrating instruments, software, and data systems) along with end-to-end implementation - Hands-on experience with liquid handling platforms - Familiarity with automated method development, scripting, and instrument scheduling for high-throughput workflows - Background in a scientific discipline with an understanding of the assays being automated Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually