**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials **Job Description** When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. **Location/Division Specific Information** Eugene, OR **Discover Impactful Work:** The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in organic synthesis, demonstrating proficiency in reaction optimization, troubleshooting, and experimental design skills to establish standard methodologies for methods and processes. The candidate must be capable of performing bench science activities, including the development of self-directed work plans and synthesis procedures. This is a Senior position within the team and requires the ability to influence without direct authority by applying training, experience, and people/leadership skills to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and business goals. Apply your organic chemistry synthesis skills, broad scientific knowledge, and analytical expertise in a team-centered, collaborative laboratory to supply the fluorescent probes and reagents for research and commercial products that enable our customers in the life sciences industry to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. **A day in the Life:** + Perform multi-step organic synthesis (100 mg to 500 g scale) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply technical ability to complete the processes and procedures. + Review historical manufacturing records, analyze and interpret scientific data, and resolve complex processes to complete work orders. + Follow a planned manufacturing schedule. Develop an individual schedule and coordinate team resources to complete all assigned work. + Participate in onboarding and mentoring team members in standard lab practices, technical skills, troubleshooting, process improvements, safe laboratory practices, and hazardous materials handling and disposal. Offer technical guidance, mentoring, and direction to team members. + Identify areas for chemistry process improvement in collaboration with senior team members to review proposed changes. Actively participate in leading implementation of approved process changes within quality system requirements. + Participate in the transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing through participation in cross-functional teams during development stage, completing initial manufacturing builds with a R&D partner, and providing clear feedback on the effectiveness and outcome of the new manufacturing processes. **Keys to Success:** **Education** + Master’s Degree in **Organic Chemistry** or related field with 5+ years of applicable experience required. + PhD in Organic Chemistry **(preferred)** with 2+ years of applicable experience + Applicable experience in organic synthesis laboratory techniques in a manufacturing and/or academic research laboratory **Experience, Skills, and Knowledge** + Strong synthetic skills, demonstrated through experience in synthesis, isolation, and characterization (NMR, HPLC, MS, and absorbance) of organic compounds. + Demonstrated capacity to efficiently fulfill manufacturing work orders, accurately adhere to safety guidelines, and achieve high productivity while upholding quality standards. + Experienced leader, capable of supporting and providing guidance to team members and demonstrating role model behaviors. + Solid technical writing skills with an ability to document synthetic procedures accurately and succinctly. + Adaptable, eager learner, able to think critically, proactively solve problems and maintain composure in stressful or ambiguous situations. + Shown organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and due dates. + Effective interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, team-centered work environment to constructively communicate about shared resources, technical issues, operational processes, due dates, and priorities. **Physical Requirements / Work Environment** + The position requires full ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about laboratory and office locations; able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights 20-50 pounds. **This position does not offer relocation benefits.** **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! 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.