Scientist - Solid State Characterization

Key responsibilities

• Support solid state characterization and method development, validation and execution for pharmaceutical materials across the discovery and development pipeline.
• Use state-of-the-art technologies to support early and late stage pharmaceutical development with a variety of techniques including X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic light scattering, surface area measurement and SEM among others while onsite at a pharmaceutical client site.
• Generate physicochemical characterization data to support chemical and pharmaceutical process development as well as release and stability of drug substance and drug product.
• Generate physical form and physical characterization data for release and stability under GMP.
• Manage sample receipt and document results according to the customer's procedures.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with analytical instrumentation used in the pharmaceutical industry (2+ year) – specifically for solid state characterization such as XRPD, ssNMR, IR, Raman, SEM, DSC, TGA, surface area by BET and particle size by laser diffraction.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and solid state or physical chemistry.
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks.
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

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

• Competitive remuneration.
• Annual incentive plan bonus.
• Healthcare.
• A range of employee benefits.

Compensation And Benefits

• The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $35.00–$40.00.
• 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.
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
• 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.
• Retail 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.

Additional Information

• For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards.