Staff R&D Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing (Oral Solid Dosage) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field with 4+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 2+ years, or Ph.D. with no experience required
  • Proven experience in manufacturing, specifically in product or process development, including scale-up and technology transfer for immediate and controlled-release dosage forms
  • In-depth knowledge of GMP, process validation, and regulatory requirements
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
  • Solid understanding of statistical tools and their application in process development
  • Advanced knowledge of continuous manufacturing is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop, scale up, and optimize OSD manufacturing processes, focusing on both continuous and batch operations
  • Design and run experiments using statistical and data science tools to enhance process and product performance
  • Serve as the technical lead in client discussions, providing scientific rationale for process decisions
  • Lead technology transfers from R&D to commercial manufacturing with a focus on robustness and compliance
  • Collaborate with quality, operations, validation, and analytical teams to advance development and commercialization
  • Apply emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout development activities

Skills

Python
MATLAB
Continuous Manufacturing
Oral Solid Dosage
Process Optimization
Statistical Analysis
Data Science
Chemical Engineering
Technology Transfer
Regulatory Compliance
DOE
Scale-up

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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