Formulation Scientist, Manufacturing Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist I, where you'll contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing and implementing production processes while ensuring compliance with quality standards. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manufacture critical products for diagnostics, research, and therapeutic applications. The position offers opportunities to enhance processes, solve technical challenges, and directly impact patient care through high-quality manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DUTIES

•  Formulation Design: Develop stable liquid, lyophilized, and parenteral formulations for both small molecules and biologics.

•  Pre-Formulation Screening: Conduct physicochemical characterization, including pH-solubility profiles, pKa, excipient compatibility, and forced degradation studies.

•  Process Optimization: Design and execute robust freeze-drying (lyophilization) cycles.

•  Scale-Up & Tech Transfer: Lead the transfer of formulation processes from bench-top lab scale to pilot scale and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities.

•  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaboration with Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Operations teams to ensure project timelines are met.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required in a GMP environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related scientific field
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard laboratory techniques and equipment operation
• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, batch records, and investigation reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Ability to work various schedules including potential overtime when needed
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work in laboratory/manufacturing environments
• English language proficiency required; additional languages beneficial