Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Division / Site Information

Pharma Services Group/ Cincinnati, Ohio

With the support of over 800 talented employees, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s oral solid dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati, Ohio offers a range of drug development and commercial manufacturing service

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $40 billion and approximately 130,000 colleagues worldwide. This role sits within our Manufacturing Sciences organization, supporting GMP manufacturing operations for therapeutic and diagnostic products. The position operates in a regulated manufacturing environment where collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are essential to success.

Discover Impactful Work

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Every day, our colleagues bring our Mission to life—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you will work at the critical intersection of research and manufacturing, helping ensure robust, compliant, and scalable processes that support life-changing therapies and diagnostics.

Day in the Life

As a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist II, you will play a key role in supporting reliable and compliant manufacturing operations by applying scientific and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Support manufacturing operations through process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in technology transfer activities from development into GMP manufacturing

Support process validation, scale-up, and ongoing process monitoring efforts

Apply scientific principles to investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges

Execute and interpret analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, spectroscopy, and related laboratory instrumentation

Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, internal quality systems, and safety requirements

Author, review, and maintain technical documentation, protocols, reports, and SOPs

Provide technical training and support to manufacturing and laboratory personnel

Support aseptic processing activities and work in cleanroom environments as required

Provide occasional weekend or off-hours support to meet manufacturing needs.

Keys to SuccessEducationBachelor’s Degree in a related scientific field required

EducationExperience in product or process development, including scale-up and technology transfer processes for both immediate and controlled release dosage forms preferred.1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience working in cGMP-regulated environmentProject Management experience preferredHands-on experience with analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentationExperience supporting process validation, technology transfer, and scale-up activities preferredFamiliarity with aseptic techniques and cleanroom operationsExperience with risk assessment tools and root cause analysis methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledgeStrong understanding of cGMP requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality systemsSkillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing/quality systemsStrong technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skillsEffective project management and organizational capabilitiesAbilitiesAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to train, mentor, and support team membersAdditional language skills are a plus

Physical Requirements / Work EnvironmentAbility to work in controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environmentsMust be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)Ability to lift up to 35 lbsAbility to stand for extended periods

BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a wide range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. Our culture is built on integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.Our Total Rewards Include:Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective Day 1Paid Time Off and designated paid holidaysRetirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementOtherRelocation assistance: Not providedMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the futureMust be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening