MSAT Scientist III

About the role

• Work Schedule
• Standard (Mon-Fri)
• Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

How will you make an impact?

Complete technology transfer activities by performing manufacturing process development for Injectables products to commercial lines. Using experimental design, establish formulation processes, product pathway and select components for successful scaleup. Support client calls, prepare necessary documentation (including but not limited to work orders, protocols, summaries, with minimum supervision), provide scientific justification as needed, and update status of project work.

What will you do?

• Technically supports day-to-day operations in the Formulation, Filling, and/or Freeze Drying areas of the Steriles plant.
• Leads technical/scientific process/product/project activities to implement strategies and technical solutions.
• Drives creation of processes, single use systems, and equipment designs for clinical, scale up, and/or registration batches, including technology transfer of projects from clients.
• Makes decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
• Design, implement, and evaluate studies, lead tech transfer, commercial scale-up and support process validation.
• Represent the organization on formal technical and scientific forums.
• Lead and/or participate in problem solving and project work for formulations, equipment and processes.
• Write/revise work orders for new processes, FORMs, reports, memos, and protocols as required.
• Independently manage projects, proficient in evaluating and organizing all technical aspects of the project to achieve necessary landmarks and turning points.
• Support manufacturing operations, change controls, investigations as subject matter expert (SME), resolve accurate CAPAs.
• Assess material changes and determine change impact.
• Support development of proposals and timelines for projects, leading relevant client meetings.
• Review new bid quotes, protocols, technical documents, results, and reports.

How will you get here?

*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical or related physical science.

Experience

• Bachelors and 3+ years confirmed experience
• CMO or Pharmaceutical product development experience PREFERRED
• Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of variety of aspects of a subject area and working knowledge of principles and concepts in other relevant technical subject areas.
• Excellent knowledge of scientific methodology and development as related to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent critical and logical thinking skills.
• Effective written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including leading technical discussions with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency at developing knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Capability to keep current with scientific literature and industry trends relating to process technologies.
• Ability to develop technical solutions.
• Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand and walk; ability to lift and/or carry light objects of up to 25 lbs. for brief periods.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package

• Review our company's Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)
• Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount Program
• Recognition Program
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
• We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.