About the Role
Thermo Fisher Scientific's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization. Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team advances drug development by creating talent groups within customer organizations for long-term support. Professionals bring expertise directly into customer environments to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepare drug products and novel formulations utilizing a variety of different compositions.
- Independently analyze formulations using a diverse suite of analytical techniques to assess structure, composition, and physicochemical properties.
- Review and process experimental data, identify key trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments.
- Conduct literature research to interpret experimental results and guide development.
- Present research findings and deliver technical recommendations to cross-functional teams within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
- Proven track record of working independently in a laboratory environment, preferably with experience focused on oligonucleotide or nucleic acid drug products.
- Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical science, with a strong focus on solutions and colloids.
- Solid understanding of spectroscopic, rheologic, and calorimetric analytical techniques.
- Strong experimental execution and advanced data interpretation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate seamlessly in a fast-paced team setting.
- Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development.
- Demonstrated professional values that align with our culture: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- 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.
Skills
- Spectroscopy
- Rheology
- Calorimetry
- Chromatography
- Light scattering
- Physicochemical property measurements
- Pharmaceutical science
- Solutions
- Colloids
- Experimental execution
- Data interpretation
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Collaboration
Location
- South SF, CA
- US
Work Type
- Onsite
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
Experience Level
- 4-6 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
Salary/Compensations
- $32.89–$45.00
- Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- Range of employee benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- 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
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
About the Company
- Thermo Fisher Scientific enables customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
- We provide teams with resources for individual career goals and advancing science through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies.
- Our work spans laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial services.
- Our determination to deliver quality and accuracy improves health outcomes.
- We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission.
