FSP - Sr. Scientist - Organic Chemistry 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

NoVisa

Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Organic Chemistry, Chemistry or similar
Sr. Scientist level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years’ with Bachelor's), OR Master's degree and previous experience (comparable to 2+ years’), OR PhD
In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience
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

Responsibilities

Coordinates kilo lab operations, chemical manufacture, and site readiness including equipment identification, qualification and maintenance
Partners with scientists in preparing batch records, adapting processes for scale-up, hands-on manufacture, engineering solutions required for safe and efficient small molecule and peptide operations
Provides support of process development activities and systems development for operations including platforms
Provides training to junior staff for operations at kilogram scale
Assists in all facets of chemical process development from small scale synthesis to scale-up manufacturing during API development
Supports the technology transfer (chemical process, analytical methods) for manufacturing activities into the Neurocrine kilo laboratory
Participates as a key member of cross-functional development teams to effectively meet science and business-critical objectives related to API manufacture
Participates in internal project team meetings ad-hoc to ensure readiness for internal scale-up
Performs authoring and review of manufacturing protocols, reports, and batch records
Collaborates with multiple functional lines (Pre-clinical, Clinical, CMC, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Commercial) within the company
Provides logistical and scientific support for process development for API projects and projects of limited scope, such as solid-state form and catalytic process screening as well as new technology endeavors deemed of interest
Maintains the kilo lab and equipment, serves as an expert in set up and operations
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Organic ChemistryKilo Lab OperationsChemical ManufactureEquipment QualificationEquipment MaintenanceLaboratory SafetyPPE

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in San Diego, CA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US, but relocation assistance is not provided.

What are the key responsibilities of this Senior Scientist role?

Key responsibilities include coordinating kilo lab operations, chemical manufacture, and site readiness; assisting in chemical process development from small scale to scale-up; supporting technology transfer; participating in cross-functional teams; and authoring manufacturing protocols.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the employment requirements for this role?

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The role is full-time with a standard Monday-Friday schedule in a laboratory setting, requiring some degree of PPE such as safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs.

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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