Staff R&D/Mfg Scientist

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $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 sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

STAFF R&D/MFG SCIENTIST

Job Description

• Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries?

• With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics.

• We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

The Staff. Manufacturing Scientist will be a part of the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Research Center. The incumbent will lead organic resign based chromatographic consumables and their components development & manufacturing process optimization.

Staff. Manufacturing Scientist is tasked to lead and implement research & development projects focused to describe multistep resin synthesis, modification, evaluation, and column packing steps. In this role you will apply fundamental chemistry knowledge seeking to define well characterized, robust and reproducible process and their operational ranges.

If you have strong applied chemistry background, have personal capabilities to plan and execute research plan, then this is a great opportunity to participate in novel product development and experience the latest technological advances.

A day in the Life:

• Technological and scientific content analysis and interpretation.

• Lead planning and conducting experiments to define critical quality attributes and operational ranges for resin synthesis, modification and downstream process steps.

• Own data interpretation and presentation to the extended project teams and process collaborators.

• Design, document, track, and communicate experimental plans, test results, analysis, and unresolved problems.

• Interact with project managers, operations, and development teams to understand and manage project achievements.

• Participate in product/process design specification review process and contribute to the product documentation.

• Identify product variances from standards and suggest modifications to conform.

• Other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education

• PhD degree in science (synthetic organic, inorganic or polymer chemistry), engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• Proven experience in synthetical organic, inorganic or polymer chemistry in research or industry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge in synthesis methods, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and thermodynamics.

• Solid knowledge in reaction products characterization tools at molecular and physical levels.

• Must be comfortable interpreting results and relating those with reaction and process conditions.

• Good theoretical knowledge of IC and/or HPLC fundamentals.

• Ability to understand and consolidate multidimensional processes.

• Ability to advise or mentor Scientists and others.

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary matrix managed environment.

• Ability to present results in a public forum.

• Perfect English skill on the subject.

• Ability to travel 10-15% annually globally.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The company offer:

• The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company.

• Hard-working, supportive working team and management with outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential.

• An opportunity to be part of a multifaceted global organization and work with experienced professionals.

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits.

• Salary 3375 – 5062 Eur./month before taxes.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €40,500.00–€60,750.00.