FSP Scientist - Formulations, Drug Delivery

Thermo Fisher Scientific • South San Francisco, CA

6d • $32 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The FSP Scientist supports parenteral formulation development and drug delivery in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group, part of a client’s Research and Early Development organization. The group helps transition synthetic molecules and novel modalities—including nucleic acids, peptides, and conjugates—from preclinical research into clinical development. It develops formulations, drug delivery approaches, and manufacturing processes for therapeutics administered through parenteral routes such as intravenous, subcutaneous, intrathecal, and intravitreal delivery.

This is a fully onsite role at a customer site in South San Francisco, California. The scientist prepares drug products and novel formulations, characterizes them with a range of analytical techniques, interprets experimental data, conducts literature research, and communicates findings and recommendations to cross-functional colleagues. The role also involves maintaining an electronic laboratory notebook. The work takes place in a laboratory setting and may involve PPE and exposure to potentially hazardous elements commonly found in laboratory or healthcare environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a similar field.
• Comparable to 2–4 years of previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Scientist role.
• Proven ability to work independently in a laboratory environment, preferably with experience focused on drug products.
• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical science, with a strong focus on solutions and colloids.
• Solid understanding of spectroscopic, rheologic, and calorimetric analytical techniques.
• Strong experimental execution and advanced data interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team setting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrated professional values aligned with Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments and use and learn standard office equipment and technology proficiently.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development.
• A combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered equivalent to the stated degree and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare drug products and novel formulations using a variety of compositions.
• Independently analyze formulations using techniques such as spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, calorimetry, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurements.
• Review and process experimental data, identify trends and key takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments.
• Conduct literature research to interpret experimental results and guide development.
• Present research findings and technical recommendations to cross-functional teams within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group.
• Maintain and upkeep an electronic lab notebook (ELN).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and eligibility for a variable annual incentive bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• 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, 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) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Career and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

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