Entry Level Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I performs high-quality sample testing for pharmaceutical clients at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s GMP Laboratory in Middleton, Wisconsin. The role uses sample preparation and analysis to support the development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Under general supervision, the Scientist conducts complex analyses and routine sample preparation and testing to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. The position also involves training in analytical instrumentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory guidelines, as well as reviewing and compiling results against applicable acceptance criteria, methods, protocols, and product specifications.

This is a fully onsite role with a standard Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates 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, preferably in a life sciences field, or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; comparable to 0–2 years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time-management and project-management skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team or independently with supervision.
• Ability to manage time and complete assignments within expected time frames.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analyses under general supervision.
• Perform routine sample preparation and analysis to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in various formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Train on the routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, as well as SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Review and compile results and compare data against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.
• Cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.

What This Job Offers

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