Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Position is located in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

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

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Our Austin, TX, manufacturing operation is growing.  We are rapidly growing our team, facilities, and capabilities in the manufacturing of nucleic acid components.

Discover Impactful Work:

As part of the Manufacturing Sciences team, you will be a critical contributor to manufacturing scale-up, process optimization, technology transfer, and validation.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide technical support for project start-ups, test runs and special procedures.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing test method and process validations
• Support manufacturing by crafting work instructions and standard operating procedures consistent with quality and manufacturing standards
• Design and set-up product structures in our MRP system.
• Participate in identifying and implementing improvement projects to production processes, methods and controls.
• Test the effect of material and process changes
• Work closely with the Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance departments to troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems
• Assist in long-term departmental planning
• Assist the transfer of new products to Manufacturing, including the scale-up from pilot to manufacturing scale, and the optimization of manufacturing processes.

Keys to Success:

Education

• A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

• 5 years of experience working in an ISO13485, USDA, or cGMP manufacturing environment in a similar role (equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered).
• Experience developing and writing manufacturing and test methods.
• Previous experience in validation programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency with buffer formulation, small and large scale (>500L)
• Hands-on experience in qPCR
• Preferred Six Sigma certification
• Preferred analytical chemistry proficiency, HPLC, HPIC, FTIR, Titration

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!