Associate Scientist - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry

Thermo Fisher Scientific • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist, Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry, is a fully onsite role at a customer site in South San Francisco, California. The position supports synthetic molecule drug substance and drug product characterization in research and development and/or GMP settings. The scientist develops, optimizes, and executes chiral and achiral HPLC methods and other analytical methods, and performs analyses that support sample requests, process development, and formulation development. The role is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Laboratories Functional Service Partnership team, which provides sustained scientific support within customer organizations to advance drug development.

The position requires careful documentation of experiments and studies in an Electronic Lab Notebook, interpretation and communication of complex data, and troubleshooting of instruments and analytical methods. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

The stated California hourly pay range for the first level is $30.00–$34.01. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus. A second-level salary range is listed as $33.00–$37.00.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, laboratory sciences, or a similar field, with experience providing knowledge and abilities comparable to 0–2 years for the Associate Scientist level; alternatively, a master’s degree.
• Strong foundation in general wet laboratory practices and analytical or organic chemistry.
• Hands-on chromatography experience with HPLC and/or LC-MS, including data handling and reporting.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, written and oral communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
• Ability to communicate and understand information with diverse groups, work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours, lift and move objects up to 25 pounds, use and learn standard office equipment and technology, and work successfully under pressure while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work in non-traditional work environments and potentially be exposed to hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with applying cGMP/GLP guidelines to routine documentation and instrument use.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute chiral and achiral HPLC and other analytical methods to characterize synthetic molecule drug substances and drug product samples in R&D and/or GMP settings.
• Execute analytical methods such as LC-MS, GC, IC, KF, UV, CAD, and dissolution to support sample requests and process and formulation development.
• Document experiments and studies in an Electronic Lab Notebook, summarize findings, and interpret complex data.
• Identify and resolve instrument and technical method problems to support efficient laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and potential variable annual bonus.
• 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 of paid time off and 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.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Career and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level