Scientist - LCMS - Chromatography

Location & Eligibility

This fully onsite role is based at 8700 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA. Applicants from any U.S. location are welcome. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Schedule

• Standard Monday‑Friday work week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Work Environment

• Cold rooms/freezers at –22 °F (‑6 °C) and fluctuating hot/cold temperatures
• Laboratory setting with loud equipment/machinery noise
• Office environment
• Use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Standing for the full shift
• Exposure to strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products)
• Various outside weather conditions
• Handling hazardous/toxic materials
• Ability to lift 40 lb without assistance

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sample preparation and analysis to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in various formulations and biological matrices.
• Plan and organize work with periodic supervision, meeting business needs across multiple functional groups.
• Set up, maintain, and operate analytical instrumentation; train in routine operation, maintenance, theory, SOPs, and regulatory procedures.
• Provide assistance and training to other team members.
• Problem‑solve extraction and instrumentation issues independently or with assistance.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Conduct self and peer reviews of data for accuracy and compliance before submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Minimum of approximately 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, dissolution testing, inhalation testing, biopharmaceutical testing, Karl Fischer, UV‑Vis, FT‑IR, and TOC.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to interpret data through trend analysis.
• Technical writing proficiency.
• Independent method optimization and troubleshooting.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Time and project management capabilities.
• Collaboration within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Upright or stationary position for 6‑8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movements with fast, simple motions of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional mobility, crouching, stooping, frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 15‑20 lb) of objects such as luggage and a laptop.
• Use of various computer software, both in‑house and commercial.
• Clear communication of information and ideas; active listening.
• Independent work with minimal guidance; ability to plan schedules to meet goals.
• Intense concentration, multitasking, and ability to perform under stress.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Compensation

The estimated hourly pay range for this Virginia‑based position is $27.41 – $45.68. The role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding, 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of company stock at a discount.

Why Join Us?

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a global team that values passion, innovation, and scientific excellence. Employees work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career development, contributing to meaningful work that improves health outcomes worldwide.