Associate Scientist - Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry

Thermo Fisher Scientific•South San Francisco, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist will work fully onsite at a customer site in South San Francisco, California, supporting synthetic molecule analytical chemistry in a laboratory setting. The role develops, optimizes, and performs analytical methods to characterize synthetic molecule drug substances and drug product samples in research and development and/or GMP settings. It also supports process and formulation development through analytical testing, careful documentation, data interpretation, and instrument troubleshooting. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applying cGMP/GLP guidelines to routine documentation and instrument use.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory authorities, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
A master’s degree or an equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered.

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.
Perform 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.
Variable annual incentive plan bonus, subject to company policy and performance results.
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, including 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) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.