Senior Manufacturing Development Chemist

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Development Chemist
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.
Location/Division Specific Information
Sunnyvale, CA/AIG Operations
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Development Chemist with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to lead and support the advancement of our polymer chemistry manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of polymer chemistry, significant experience in process development, and a proven track record of driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment. This role involves providing technical support to the Resin Synthesis work center, leading complex projects, mentoring chemists, and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure the successful scaling and optimization of new and existing processes. You will also support the generation and review of batch records, technical summary documents to support the timelines of individual projects, and the investigation and documentation of any deviations in production. The scientist drives the implementation of new component systems, part changes, and other process related activities to support ongoing and new projects. This position will also help the production team in implementing manufacturing protocols and performing in-process testing of products. The candidate will follow SOPs and work in compliance with safety, regulatory and quality guidelines.

What you will do:

• Lead the development and optimization of polymer chemistry processes to improve product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Supervise the scale-up of new processes from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring seamless technology transfer and process integration.
• Serve as the go-to expert for solving sophisticated process issues, providing high-level support to manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement troubleshooting methodologies to address process deviations, equipment failures, and product non-conformities.
• Lead and manage multiple process development projects, from initial feasibility through to implementation, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams, including R&D, engineering, quality, and production, to achieve project goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior chemists and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Develop and conduct sophisticated training programs on new processes, technologies, and standard methodologies for the manufacturing team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Apply statistical tools and process modeling to identify trends, predict potential issues before they arise, optimize processes and achieve consistent, high-quality output.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process descriptions, and validation reports.
• Ensure that all documentation meets internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

How will you get here?
Education
Requires a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry with a strong focus on Polymer Chemistry.

Experience

• 5 years of proven experience in process development, particularly in polymer chemistry or related industries.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven track record of leading successful process development projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of polymer chemistry, including synthesis, characterization, and application.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, process modeling, and statistical methods.
• Excellent leadership and project management abilities, with experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex process issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating across departments and presenting to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in chemical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process modeling software, statistical analysis tools, and laboratory instrumentation.

This position does not have relocation assistance.
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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

• Lead the development and optimization of polymer chemistry processes to improve product quality, yield, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Supervise the scale-up of new processes from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring seamless technology transfer and process integration.
• Serve as the go-to expert for solving sophisticated process issues, providing high-level support to manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement troubleshooting methodologies to address process deviations, equipment failures, and product non-conformities.
• Lead and manage multiple process development projects, from initial feasibility through to implementation, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams, including R&D, engineering, quality, and production, to achieve project goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior chemists and other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Develop and conduct sophisticated training programs on new processes, technologies, and standard methodologies for the manufacturing team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Apply statistical tools and process modeling to identify trends, predict potential issues before they arise, optimize processes and achieve consistent, high-quality output.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process descriptions, and validation reports.
• Ensure that all documentation meets internal quality standards and regulatory requirements