Manufacturing Scientist III, Chemistry (Onsite)

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location:

This is an onsite position in Bedford, MA. Residency near the site is required, no relocation assistance provided.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist III, where you'll contribute to global health through innovative process development and optimization. You'll provide technical leadership in technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support across our facilities. Working at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will be vital in resolving complex technical challenges, conducting investigations, and implementing solutions that maintain our high standards of quality and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• Strong technical expertise in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer
• Advanced understanding of polymerization chemistry

• Proven ability to lead complex investigations and implement effective solutions
• Experience with process validation and qualification activities
• Expert knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities

• Advanced project management and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience mentoring colleagues and providing technical training
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support manufacturing operations as needed, including occasional weekend/off-hours coverage
• Travel between local sites up to 20% may be required

Compensation and Benefits

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

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