R&D/Mfg Scientist II

Job Description

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information:  Our Cincinnati Pharmaceutical Services Group develops and manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products to enable our customers to make a healthier world.

How will you make an impact?

As an Analytical Development Scientist you will perform analytical methods for complex testing of raw materials, release and stability samples.  You will participate in the validation of analytical test methods.  You will take a leadership role in the team by assisting the supervisor with the completion of daily activities.

What will you do?

• Conduct complex chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products,  and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Assist the supervisor with planning and scheduling, investigations, representing the team in meetings, and mentoring junior scientists.
• Verify and process analytical data.
• Participate in the validation of test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products for strength, impurities, identity, and dissolution by HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and traditional quantitative analysis.  
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results. Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Maintain and organize work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelis.

How will you get there?

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in science required, preferably in Chemistry. Advanced degree preferred.  

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, analytical development or quality control required.

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
• Excellent understanding of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry.
• Excellent problem solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Advanced proficiency with HPLC, GC, LC/MS and Dissolution techniques (method development and validation).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Good presentation skills to present information to customers, clients, and other employees. Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write standard operating procedures and policy manuals.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us in enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer!

We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.