Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Staff Scientist to join our world-class chemical manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead and implement key projects that drive our ambitious growth. Your expertise will guide the organization, ensuring perfect execution of chemistry-related initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership and direction for critical projects in a fast-paced environment.Serve as a subject matter expert for chemistry-related projects and issues concerning PPA products.Lead multiple global and U.S.-based projects, maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.Ensure successful execution of raw material second-sourcing and process validation projects.Coordinate project schedules and team activities to improve efficiency.Apply chemical principles to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges at their root cause.Demonstrate active and visible leadership, both within the MSAT area and in coordination with supporting departments.Set and maintain a working standard consistent with site leadership.Analyze raw materials, products, compounds for properties, structure, reactions using chromatography, spectroscopy.Lead the team in instructing on the operation of various general laboratory instruments, including HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, MS, GC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and fluorescence spectrophotometers.Perform complex organic synthesis, including polymer and surface chemistry.Lead the implementation of process improvements through data-driven decision-making.Collaborate with manufacturing on various chromatography resin production goals: including efficiency, quality control, specification targets.Communicate clearly and effectively at multiple levels, including with Executive Management. Demonstrate the ability to prepare project proposals and acquire approvals from senior management.Partner with cross-functional team members to drive and implement critical projects and cross-site initiatives (including R&D, product management, procurement, QA, etc.).

Education/Experience:A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Chemistry is necessary, with over 10 years of experience in organic synthesis/polymer chemistry, or an MS or equivalent experience in Chemistry with more than 15 years in synthesis/polymer chemistry.Experience in polymer manufacturing preferredStrong knowledge of organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and surface modification.Proficiency in statistical data analysis (Minitab, JMP).Proficiency in operating Chemistry lab equipment like HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, and other related instruments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Proven track record to work in a team, share data, and collaborate to resolve issues.Familiarity with cGMP and ISO 13485 requirements, including CAPA and Risk Assessments.Experience with Lean/Process Excellence/Six Sigma methodologies.Strong project management skills.Understanding of process validation.

Additional Proficiencies:Adaptability to a dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on quality.Good understanding of continual process improvement practices like Kaizens, Gemba, 3P, 5S, Standard Work and others.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and great attention to details.Ability to produce and present original technical communication materials for internal and external audiences.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to resolve problems.

Come join us in this exciting chance to create a significant impact in a great chemical manufacturing environment!