Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Franklin, MA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*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.

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 tackle 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.

Location/Division Specific Information

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's team and contribute to meaningful work that has a global impact. Collaborate with 100,000+ colleagues who bring our Mission to life daily, enabling customers to improve worldwide health, cleanliness, and safety. Achieve your career goals and help develop solutions for challenging global problems, including environmental protection, food safety, and cancer research.

Responsibilities:

Join us in making a difference. As a Materials Development Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will have the opportunity to pioneer brand new materials that will craft the future of life sciences.

Be part of the team responsible for technical development of updates, improvements, and new Single-Use Product Lines.

Be hands-on in the lab scouting, researching, and developing technologies, helping to take them from concept to reality.

Collaborate with partners, both internal and external, to bring exciting new technologies to market.

Have or be willing to develop knowledge of the life sciences and bioprocess space and competitive landscape.

Support NPI developments, Manufacturing, and Quality in launching competitive, robust products.

Collaborate with global organizations such as universities, Centers of Excellence, or government labs.

Help grow a team of curious researchers whose passion is to discover what most necessarily solves our customers' most pressing problems.

Education, Experience & Abilities:

Minimum education required: Bachelor's in Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in materials development required – films, coatings, composites, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc. (a plus if for the life sciences or bioprocess market).

Experience with polymer process, testing and characterization.

Willing and able to learn on the fly and apply new technologies to life science and bioprocessing problems.

Demonstrated excellence in writing and analyzing technical reports and communication of technical results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Curious and creative problem-solver able to deliver rigorous results in a fast-paced environment.

Desire to help establish a new R&D Team in Franklin, MA.

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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $72,600.00–$115,000.00.

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