Scientist I

Shift: Monday - Friday 12pm - 9pm

The Scientist I executes scientific laboratory activities across one or more disciplines to support the development, evaluation, and improvement of company products and technologies. Contributes reliable data, supports quality and compliance expectations, and collaborates with technical partners to enable evidence-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory studies across applicable scientific disciplines following established protocols and regulatory expectations.
• Analyze, document, and organize data to support product development, verification/validation, and other technical studies.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, including preparation of test materials, upkeep of equipment, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.
• Support investigations, test method activities, and equipment qualification in alignment with quality system requirements
• Apply scientific techniques and problem‑solving skills to address defined challenges within established guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes and operational efficiencies.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Some relevant laboratory experience or equivalent academic exposure.

Role and Competencies Requirements:

• Ability to apply scientific principles, laboratory techniques, and analytical methods with consistency and accuracy.
• Strong adherence to laboratory safety, quality practices, and documentation standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross‑functional environments.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking capabilities appropriate for defined scopes of work.
• Ability to independently organize tasks and manage workload within established priorities.
• Domestic travel up to 10% as required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed for laboratory operations.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.