Chromatography Scientist - Multiple Shifts Available

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

4d • $52,000 - $62,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chromatography Scientist performs advanced diagnostic testing and analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. The role involves sample preparation, analytical instrumentation, data review, troubleshooting, and maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. The position is fully onsite at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, Virginia. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Available schedules include first shift, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday; and second shift, 2:00–10:30 p.m. Eastern, with a Tuesday–Saturday option. The role is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD Laboratory Services team, whose work supports patient health through accurate, high-quality laboratory services. The position works with periodic supervision and collaborates with multiple functional groups and team members.

The work is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment. Conditions may include exposure to electrical office equipment, biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, and—rarely—irritants, radiation, toxic materials, hazardous waste, and extreme temperatures. Protective equipment such as eyewear, garments, and gloves is required. Occasional driving to site locations and occasional domestic travel may be required.

Compensation listed for the Specialist II, Clinical Lab Scientist level in Virginia is $25.00–$30.00 per hour, with potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus. A second level is listed with an estimated salary range of $52,000–$62,400 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2 or more years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable techniques such as LCMS, chromatography, HPLC, GC, MS, dissolution testing, inhalation testing, biopharmaceutical testing, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, or TOC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret data through trend analysis.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time-management and project-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sample preparation and analytical procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
• Plan and organize work with periodic supervision.
• Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Train in the routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, as well as SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure quality assurance findings are addressed appropriately.
• Assist and train other team members.
• Troubleshoot extraction and instrumentation problems, independently or with assistance.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Complete work assignments accurately, on time, and safely.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP requirements.
• Perform self and peer reviews of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements before submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Benefits

• 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 (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

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