R&D/Mfg Scientist II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of manufacturing experience OR Associate’s with 1 year manufacturing experience. Pharmaceutical, mechanical and/or similar experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

2-4 years of scientific experience (preferred), preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Education and time in industry can be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Technical writing skills
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills, including leading discussions with internal and external clients
• Ability to develop knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, and procedures
• Ability to evaluate data, and make recommendations

Author and improve procedures including SOPs, batch records, protocols, training documents, etc. to support daily operations and expansion activities. Author Change Controls in electronic Quality Management System. Support the development and/or write protocols. Participates in problem-solving and project deliverables for formulations, equipment, and supporting processes. Participates/supports execution of technical studies, tech transfer, commercial scale-up and process validation. Supports the evaluation and interpretation of process data to support conclusions/ recommendations used in reports and client communication. Supports active manufacturing processes, including in-process testing and activity coordination for manufacturing readiness. Coordinates sample shipments. Supports department/site initiatives (projects). May lead individual projects.