Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

About the Role

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.

Work schedule is standard (Mon-Fri) in a laboratory and office setting. Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs. The role involves exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products) and working with hazardous/toxic materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related scientific field
• 1+ year of hands-on lab experience
• Strong understanding of analytical methods, quality control testing, and documentation practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in standard laboratory techniques and equipment operation
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, and other analytical instrumentation
• 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

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $27.91–$35.00. 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 that includes:

• A choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, 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
• 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