Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.

Job description

A day in the Life:

Conduct experiments using liquid handling automation and apply the appropriate analytical techniques such as surface plasmon resonance, capillary gel electrophoresis, cell-based bioassays, and others
Successfully apply the automation assets for rapid screening and/or development to reduce design selection risks and enhance product design across all phases of development.
Troubleshoot and systematically evaluate and assess root causes of errors in the laboratory, identify inefficiencies arising from human, software, hardware, firmware, and/or chemical sources
Organize, evaluate, and present data in an effective and scientific manner through discussions, presentations and reports
Contribute to the development of new automation approaches and knowledge within the global automation organization.
Ensure the local capability to rapidly demonstrate existing laboratory automation in order to dramatically reduce the time to address design selection issues with drug development.
Write protocols for new automation workflows using robotic-specific software for laboratory instruments e.g., Agilent HPLC, Unchained Labs, Mettler Toledo, Chemspeed, Andrew Alliance, and Hamilton.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Solid understanding and knowledge of general biology, chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated product development experience across multiple projects in pharmaceutical development environment, with evidence of achieving product deliverables within disciplinary expertise.
Broad knowledge of analytical method development in support of new chemical entity (NCE) development
Proficient in and demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in operating automated liquid-handling systems (i.e. Hamilton)
Great teammate and ability to work in a matrix environment.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in analytical platforms.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external groups to successfully deliver projects.
High learning agility - has the ability and willingness to deal effectively with first-time situations or changing conditions.
Knowledge and experience with statistical design of experiments and analysis of results.
Demonstrated ability to integrate, test, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance.
Ability to apply Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to perform tasks
Proficiency in technical operating systems
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Time management and project management skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment within a team.

Education:

BS degree with 4+ years of experience, MS with 2+ years of experience, PhD with 0-2 years of experience in an appropriate subject area

Requirements

Solid understanding and knowledge of general biology, chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated product development experience across multiple projects in pharmaceutical development environment
Broad knowledge of analytical method development in support of new chemical entity (NCE) development
Proficient in operating automated liquid-handling systems (i.e. Hamilton)
Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in analytical platforms
Knowledge and experience with statistical design of experiments and analysis of results
Demonstrated ability to integrate, test, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Time management and project management skills
BS degree with 4+ years of experience, MS with 2+ years of experience, PhD with 0-2 years of experience in an appropriate subject area

Benefits

Full-time benefits

Company overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.