Scientist - Formulations, Drug Delivery

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization. Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team creates sustained talent groups within customer organizations to provide long-term support, bringing commitment to excellence and operational strength directly into customer environments. As part of our client's Research and Early Development (gRED) organization, the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics (SMP) department helps next-generation therapeutics transition from pre-clinical research into clinical development, specializing in synthetic molecules and novel modalities (nucleic acids, peptides, conjugates) administered via parenteral routes.

We are seeking a collaborative, curious, and highly motivated Scientist to support parenteral formulation development and drug delivery in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group. This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in South San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check including drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Formulation Preparation: Independently prepare drug products and novel formulations utilizing a variety of different compositions.
• Analytical Characterization: Independently analyze formulations using a diverse suite of analytical techniques (including spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, calorimetry, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurements) to assess structure, composition, and physicochemical properties.
• Data Analysis & Experimental Design: Review and process experimental data, identify key trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments.
• Literature Research: Conduct literature research to interpret experimental results and guide development.
• Technical Communication: Present research findings and deliver technical recommendations to cross-functional teams within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group.
• Maintain and upkeep an electronic lab notebook (ELN).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar.
• Scientist level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2–4 years). In some cases, an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical science, with a strong focus on solutions and colloids.
• Solid understanding of spectroscopic, rheologic, and calorimetric analytical techniques.
• Strong experimental execution and advanced data interpretation skills.

Core Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate seamlessly in a fast-paced team setting.
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrated professional values that align with our culture: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

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.
• Laboratory setting; some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).

Schedule

Standard work schedule, Monday–Friday. Fully onsite at customer site in South San Francisco, CA.

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $32.00–$39.05. 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:

• 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, visit https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards.