Scientist III, Spectroscopy/Analytical Chemistry
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, No eye contacts allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

How will you impact?

The R&D Scientist II will be supporting a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. They will apply chemistry and spectroscopy skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.

A Day in the Life:

• Operates autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers.
• Develops spectroscopic methods (e.g., FTIR, Raman, XRF) for identity testing of biotherapeutic ancillary raw materials as well as process monitoring.
• Develops chromatographic methods and supports quantitation of small/large molecules.
• Assists in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
• Acts as the expert in spectroscopy and provides technical knowledge for functional and cross-functional project related activities.
• Writes protocols and reports, present data, and work across multiple groups.

Keys to Success:

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field (PhD, master's plus 2 years- or bachelor's plus 7 years- relevant industry experience).

Experience

• Knowledge and experience in some or all spectroscopic methods (FT-IR, NIR, Far-IR, Raman, XRF, etc.) is required.
• Experience with Chemometrics or multivariate analysis for classification or regression methods such as PCA, PLS regression, PLS-DA, etc. especially for spectroscopic or other analytical chemistry data is strongly preferred. AI or machine learning experience is a plus
• Previous experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC, IC or LC-MS technology is a differentiator.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Works both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Performs successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, 401K with company match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement, and a range of other employee benefits!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and achieve our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll be joining a hard-working, dedicated, and motivated team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant impact to the world.

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