Analytical Development Scientist

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in science required, preferably in Chemistry. Advanced degree preferred.
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE:

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

• 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.