Senior Scientist – Automation

About the Role

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to demonstrate the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments using liquid handling automation and apply appropriate analytical techniques such as surface plasmon resonance, capillary gel electrophoresis, cell-based bioassays, and others.
• Successfully apply automation assets for rapid screening and/or development to reduce design selection risks and enhance product design across all phases of development.
• Troubleshoot and systematically evaluate root causes of errors in the laboratory, identifying inefficiencies from human, software, hardware, firmware, and/or chemical sources.
• Organize, evaluate, and present data effectively through discussions, presentations, and reports.
• Contribute to the development of new automation approaches and knowledge within the global automation organization.
• Ensure local capability to rapidly demonstrate existing laboratory automation to reduce time addressing design selection issues in drug development.
• Write protocols for new automation workflows using robotic-specific software for laboratory instruments (e.g., Agilent HPLC, Unchained Labs, Mettler Toledo, Chemspeed, Andrew Alliance, and Hamilton).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of general biology, chemistry, and separation science.
• Demonstrated product development experience across multiple pharmaceutical projects, with evidence of achieving deliverables within disciplinary expertise.
• Broad knowledge of analytical method development in support of new chemical entity (NCE) development.
• Proficient in highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in operating automated liquid-handling systems (e.g., Hamilton).
• Great teammate with the ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in analytical platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external groups to deliver projects successfully.
• High learning agility – ability to deal effectively with first-time situations or changing conditions.
• Knowledge of statistical design of experiments and analysis of results.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate, test, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency in technical operating systems and technical writing.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Education

BS degree with 4+ years of experience, MS with 2+ years of experience, or PhD with 0-2 years of experience in an appropriate subject area.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) | Environmental Conditions: Office