Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
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.
Thermo Fisher is seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher with a proven track record of laboratory achievements to join our Department of Synthetic Molecule Process Chemistry.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Discover and develop process chemistry by conducting experiments to scout synthetic routes and to optimize reactions for yield, selectivity, and product purity. Open to leveraging state-of-the-art automation technologies with a willingness to learn and develop expertise to drive innovation and accelerate advancements in process research and development.
- Demonstrate synthetic processes at the laboratory and kilogram scale for timely delivery of early- and mid-phase synthetic molecule development candidates in accordance with cGMP, ICH and FDA/EMA regulations.
- Develop crystallization processes to isolate synthetic intermediates and to control the bulk quality attributes of the API conducive to successful development and formulation requirements.
- Make detail-oriented observations; interpret and document results via electronic laboratory notebook, batch records, and milestone development reports.
- Interact with cross functional team members and contract manufacturing partners.
- Keep current with developments in the field through peer-reviewed journals and other media, and maintain a scientific profile both internally and externally.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
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Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years).
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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.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.
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Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
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Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
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Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
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Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
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Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
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Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
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May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
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Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $30.00–$34.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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, and short- and long-term disability 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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
