Senior Scientist – Quality Control

Sr. Scientist – Quality Control

Shift: Full-Time;
Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST

ONSITE:

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in Boston, MA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to enable 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.

Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers' organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform in-process, release, and stability testing and/or review independently following established methodology, procedures, and SOPs
• Maintain accurate testing records and adhere to cGMP/GDP expectations
• May participate in executing method validations and/or method transfers
• Assist in troubleshooting of analytical methods with the assistance of manager when necessary
• May participate in author and review of data, SOPs, analytical methods, protocols, and reports
• May participate in compliance related teams working towards the goal of continuous improvement.
• Report OOT/OOS results and other deviations to area management.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Sr. Scientist:
  Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years)
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)
• OR PhD

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:

• Understands cGMP concepts and general practices
• Knowledge and experience in chromatography, dissolution, and Karl Fisher
• Knowledge of various complex laboratory equipment including HPLC, GC, KF, dissolution, TOC, UV, IR, pH meter, and balance
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate good communication skills both oral and written.
• A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in science or related discipline is required.
• Typically requires 4 years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry

Working Environment:

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…