FSP - Scientist - Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics at Thermo Fisher Scientific in South San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



Job Description



At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.


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.


The synthetic molecule pharmaceutics group is seeking for a Scientist. The successful candidate will perform research activities in support of early-stage synthetic molecule project.



Key responsibilities:

• Formulation screening with experiences on wet chemistry


• Hands-on experience with HPLC analysis


• Knowledge on peptide on oligonucleotide formulation and analysis will be a plus


• Evaluate a drug candidate with other instruments, including XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, and microscope.


• Evaluate formulation stability in various study settings


• Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Good documentation practice by using electronic notebook

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or Biology


• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years')


• OR Masters degree

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.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2+ year lab experience


• Experience with wet chemistry, HPLC, XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS and microscope


• Good learner and good team player

Working Environment:



Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:


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.



Benefits



We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!



Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $32.89-$39.99.


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 Apply Now