Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.
Department Summary
Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences (SMPS), within Drug Discovery and Early Development (gRED) is responsible for delivering clinical supplies to the clinic and developing a robust and scalable manufacturing process, including the controls to ensure quality products for our patients. You will have an opportunity to immerse in a collaborative environment and master the intricacies of early-phase clinical trial material delivery. Join our department, renowned for its groundbreaking research and rapid translation of discoveries, and gain insights into drug development from industry leaders.
This position is located on-site in South San Francisco, CA.
Key responsibilities:
- The candidate will collaborate with scientists to complete a lab-based project that aims to characterize pharmaceutical powders and manufacture solid oral dosage forms.
- Perform handling and characterization of pharmaceutical powders including powder dispensing, blending, and assessment of powder density, flowability, and compaction properties using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Perform operations to effectively manufacture solid oral dosage forms such as tablet and capsules.
- Perform data compilation and analysis using statistical, computational and potentially AI-based methods.
- The candidate will be expected to learn new instruments and data analysis methods (based on provided training) for the completion of the project.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
Program Highlights
- Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
- Work with some of the most talented people in the pharmaceutical industry.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years’)
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong engineering background and computational skills are required
- Proficiency in following and performing complex experimental protocols, including data analysis and reporting using industry-standard software.
- Knowledge and experience in powder processing and characterization is a strong plus
- Education or experience in data sciences or AI/ML applications is a strong plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present research findings to both scientific and non-technical audiences.
- Driven to contribute to innovative research in a fast-paced environment and passionate about developing innovative solutions.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Thrive in collaborative settings and actively contribute to cross-disciplinary project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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!
Compensation And Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $26.51–$33.58.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
