Scientist I, Formulation

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Scientist I, Formulation, where you'll make meaningful contributions to products that help make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll perform formulation and manufacturing activities in a GMP/ISO-regulated environment, working with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies. You'll execute manufacturing protocols, troubleshoot processes, maintain detailed documentation, and collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality output. This position offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement while working in a team-oriented setting focused on safety, quality and operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree required with no prior experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing, formulation development, or related laboratory work
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific field
• Demonstrated expertise in aseptic techniques and GMP manufacturing practices
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment, analytical methods and instrumentation
• Proficient in documentation practices and batch record completion
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance (GMP, ISO)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while wearing required PPE
• Ability to work flexible hours including possible shift work
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety protocols
• Knowledge of data analysis and basic statistical methods
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing priorities

Position Summary:

Responsible for safe and efficient large-scale formulations, and analysis of ThermoFisher Scientific products. Duties include cleaning, assembling and disassembling equipment, maintaining a safe & clean working environment, involvement in process development, and achieving production goals relative to schedule and quality. Occasional assistance in other departments such as Quality Control, Packaging, and other departments may also be required. Process documentation is maintained in the form of batch record sheets, reports and lab notebooks. All operations are conducted under the direction of senior personnel, with emphasis on safety and within the guidelines and requirements of ISO production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on the manufacturing of large-scale formulations of Thermo Fisher Scientific products in 50, 100, 500, and 5000 liter tanks in a laboratory and clean room environment
• Execute production procedures according to established protocols under the direction of senior personnel
• Perform in-process analysis of formulations using common methods: (pH, UV/VIS, etc.)
• Assist in the continuous improvement of production and test methods
• Participate on cross-functional project teams such as PPI, 5S, Lean, and the introduction of new products
• Participate on projects or other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of chemistry and general laboratory at an undergraduate level
• Ability to organize/process several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is imperative
• Detailed
• Continuous drive for personal, professional and department improvement

· Accepting of constructive feedback – coachable

• B.S. /B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or >5 years of relevant work experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. In addition, mechanical aptitude highly desired

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