Senior Scientist

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher’s clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.
Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.
Our teams support career growth whether you are looking for long term opportunities within the scientific ladder, to pursue project management, or develop into a leader - these are just a few career pathways available once your become a part of the Thermo Fisher’s Clinical Research Group team.
To learn how Thermo Fisher’s Clinical Research Group can advance your career, apply now!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• AND 4+ years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
  In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
• Experience in a regulated GMP lab.
• Experience using QMS system such as Infinity to manage change controls
• Experience with separations techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, etc.)
• Experience with dissolution, FT-IR, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, titrations, etc.
• Experience in reviewing data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Experience with Empower or equivalent chromatographic integration software
• Experience with ELN and/or LIMS systems is a plus
• Familiar writing technical reports
• Proficiency on technical operating systems
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

As a Senior Scientist, you will work in an analytical team supporting the entire commercial, small product portfolio. The position will be a blend of analytical chemistry lab work and administrative duties. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work in a GMP laboratory performing method validations and transfers.
• Perform HPLC, Dissolution, method validation, method transfer, and change control tasks as needed.
• Assist in laboratory investigations at commercial sites; method troubleshooting.
• Data review and analysis
• Author commercial methods into organization systems
• Initiate and manage analytical test method change controls
• Support documentation change activities within Pharma Analytical Sciences grou

Thermo Fisher Scientific Clinical Research Group values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment