R&D Mfg Scientist III - Analytical Development

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as an R&D/Manufacturing Scientist III in Analytical Development and make meaningful contributions to pharmaceutical development. In this role, you'll lead complex technical projects involving formulation development, process optimization, and technology transfer for pharmaceutical products. Working with advanced analytical technologies and equipment, you'll develop and validate scientific methodologies while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. You'll serve as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to implement innovative solutions that advance drug development from pre-clinical through commercialization stages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific field plus 5 years of pharmaceutical lab experience

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of pharmaceutical lab experience

• Expertise in analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, spectroscopy and related instrumentation

• Experience with method development, validation and technology transfer

• Experience presenting technical information to clients and cross-functional teams

• Experience supporting and developing team members through technical guidance

• Experience in a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously

• Excellent documentation skills for technical reports, protocols and regulatory submissions

• Strong data analysis and statistical evaluation capabilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and analytical software

• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Physical requirements include standing/walking, lifting up to 35 lbs, and manual dexterity for lab work

• Ability to work safely with laboratory chemicals and equipment while following SOPs

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterile manufacturing preferred for some positions