FSP - Research Scientist - Analytical Development Stability at Thermo Fisher Scientific

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, BiopharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry or similar (with comparable 8+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job)
  • OR Master's degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
  • Experienced user of document management systems such as Veeva Quality and Veeva RIM
  • Ability to use statistical software such as SLIMStat
  • Ability to work independently managing multiple stability programs with high complexity
  • Ability to lead multiple stability programs with moderate to high complexity within CMC
  • Conducts work in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Works in laboratory setting with some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Independently manages multiple stability programs with high complexity for development stage pharmaceutical compounds (drug substances and drug products)
  • Reviews stability protocols, reports, and data from internal labs and contract service organizations (CSOs)
  • Supports shelf-life/retest dating, data trending, and specification revision for drug substances and drug products
  • Coordinates internal stability samples for storage and testing
  • Tracks stability test schedules at contract service organizations (CSOs)
  • Reviews and/or approves stability protocols
  • Reviews, summarizes, and trends stability data with statistical software such as SLIMStat
  • Determines shelf life or retest periods
  • Generates stability protocols, reports, and presentations
  • Coordinates communication with internal customers and external vendors
  • Reviews and approves specifications, change controls, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) and deviation reports
  • Facilitates and leads investigations for out of specification and out of trend results in stability studies
  • Authors and/or reviews Department SOPs related to stability programs
  • Authors and/or reviews appropriate development reports and stability related sections of regulatory filings, such as INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, etc
  • Supports Quality Assurance on quality systems and compliance activities, including audit functions, as needed
  • Serves as a stability lead for a CMC project team or a working group
  • Assists in method development and validation activities as needed
  • Provides training and / or supervision to junior staff
  • Responsible for resource allocation to achieve team objectives and goals
  • Develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
  • Leads department initiatives
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • May provide supervisory role for junior employees

Skills

Stability Testing
Analytical Development
Stability Protocols
Data Trending
Shelf-life Studies
Specification Revision
GMP Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Sample Coordination
Laboratory Safety

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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