Scientist III, Research and Development (Chromatography Resin R&D)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

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.

Division Specific Information

Bioproduction, Purification R&D, Platform Capabilities

Location: On-site Bedford, MA. 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 screening.

 

Discover Impactful Work:

The Platform Capabilities R&D Team within the Purification business of Thermo Fisher Scientific strives to develop next-generation building blocks that serve customer needs in downstream bioprocess purification.  We are seeking a laboratory scientist who will enjoy applying their complementary subject-matter expertise to design, synthesize, and characterize polymeric substrates or their coated analogs and collaborating to see impactful inventions through to fruition.  

A Day in the Life:

• Build and characterize chromatography resin prototypes or base beads through robust experimental design and diligent execution of multistep suspension polymerization reactions
• Develop and apply knowledge in technical fundamentals and customer needs to address prototyping challenges and supply ideas to our innovation pipeline
• Expand team understanding of structure-property-performance relationships by selecting and operating material characterization or chromatography tools, applying statistical methods, and reporting results
• Partner with R&D peers and cross-functional colleagues to refine bead designs, develop analytical capabilities, source collaborative data, draft SOPs, and ultimately drive substrate designs to commercial realization
• Uphold a positive safety and quality culture

Keys to Success

Education

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field; MS degree with 3+ years experience; BS degree with 5+ years experience

Experience

• Laboratory synthesis or formulation experience, preferably involving monomers, polymers, or phase-separating systems and ideally with DOE methodology
• Experience delivering project completion to timeline
• Teamwork experience including sharing data, problem-solving, and collaborating

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledgeable in at least one of the following areas: polymer chemistry, phase-separating systems, emulsions, porous materials, coatings, or resin formulation
• Skilled at written and verbal communication, documenting and sharing experimental methods, data, outcomes, and conclusions to diverse audiences
• Ability to identify issues and adapt experiments on-the-fly, a skill facilitated by strong attention to detail and a willingness to ask for help
• Ability and interest in learning to operate diverse laboratory synthesis and particle characterization equipment such as filtration reactors, mercury porosimeters, benchtop SEMs, and chromatography equipment
• Skilled at prioritization and navigating ambiguity with a positive demeanor

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, 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. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $92,000.00–$120,000.00.

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