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About the Role

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by providing teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals and advance science through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders, and therapeutic experts. As a Scientist I, you will oversee clinical laboratory testing operations, ensure the accuracy and reliability of results, manage and mentor lab staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on powder handling operations pertaining to solid dosage form development, including weighing, sieving, blending, granulation, milling, powder compaction, and film coating using bench-scale and at-scale equipment.
Perform routine, meticulous assessments of powder and compact properties, such as powder flowability, powder density, mechanical characterization of compacts, disintegration testing, and other relevant characterization.
Perform manufacturing operations for solid oral dosage forms (tablets and capsules) by following Batch Records and SOPs.
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs), batch records, and other data management systems.
Perform comprehensive data processing and analysis leveraging tools such as Excel spreadsheets, statistical software, or Python scripts.
Adhere strictly to all laboratory safety protocols, equipment handling procedures, and SOPs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years).
Proficiency in following complex, repetitive experimental protocols and batch records without deviation.
Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for documentation and data management.
Knowledge and hands-on experience in powder processing, handling, and characterization is highly desired.
A strong background in applied mathematics and core engineering principles is advantageous and considered a significant plus.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to maintain focus and quality during routine tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to record data accurately and report findings to project teams.
Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and actively contribute to cross-disciplinary project teams.
Hands-on experience with solid dosage form development and powder characterization.
Solid mathematical and engineering background.
Prior hands-on experience in a 100% lab-based operational environment is highly preferred.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional mobility needed.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.
Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.
Ability to perform under stress.
Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Skills

Powder Processing
In-Process Testing & Characterization
Drug product manufacturing
Documentation
Data analysis
Safety & Compliance
Experimental Execution
Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Powder handling
Applied mathematics
Engineering principles
Time Management
Communication
Teamwork

Location

California

Work Type

Standard (Mon-Fri)
Laboratory Setting

Experience Level

0 to 1 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$32.89–$38.00 per hour
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results

Benefits

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
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.
We provide an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience.
Our work spans laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial services.
We are the world leader in serving science.