FSP Senior Scientist - Formulation Development, Biologics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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 use 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.

Position Summary:

The candidate will support the Formulation team within Sterile Product & Device Development by executing formulation development and laboratory stability studies for parenteral drug products. This role is primarily lab based and focuses on high quality experimental execution, data generation, and support of formulation and characterization activities. The successful candidate is detail oriented, motivated by hands on work, and comfortable working in a collaborative team setting, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new laboratory techniques and automation platforms. 

Key responsibilities:

•    Support formulation development and stability studies through execution of laboratory experiments under guidance from senior team members.
•    Prepare buffers, solutions, and samples for formulation, stability, and characterization studies using routine lab operations, including pipetting, liquid handling, aseptic techniques and filtration. 
•    Handle protein formulations using appropriate protein handling practices and aseptic techniques.
•    Operate and support automated and semi automated laboratory systems; demonstrate willingness and ability to rapidly learn new automation tools.
•    Maintain accurate and well organized experimental documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and other electronic systems.
•    Support general laboratory operations, including basic instrument care and compliance with safety and quality requirements.
•    Participate in team discussions and contribute to a collaborative, accountable laboratory culture.
•    The candidate will receive training on additional laboratory and analytical techniques, which may include but are not limited to: Particulate analysis; viscosity, density, and osmolality measurements; and basic HPLC analysis and routine instrument maintenance

Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
•    4- 6 years of hands on laboratory experience in formulation, analytical, or biophysical testing (academic or industry).
•    Familiarity with protein handling and aseptic technique.
•    Experience with fundamental laboratory techniques (pipetting, liquid handling, filtration, pH measurements, etc.) and buffer preparation. 
•    Comfort working in a laboratory environment with attention to detail, safety, and data integrity.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Exposure to automated or high throughput laboratory systems.
•    Experience supporting stability studies or regulated laboratory work.
•    Familiarity with biopharmaceutical or sterile product development environments.

Competencies and Behavioral Expectations:

•    Strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues.
•    Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
•    Accountable and reliable in executing laboratory activities and meeting commitments.
•    Personable, professional, and able to communicate effectively within a team setting.
 

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 salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $70,000.00–$90,000.00.

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