FSP Scientist - Formulations, Drug Delivery

Thermo Fisher Scientific • South San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist will support parenteral formulation development and drug delivery in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group within a customer’s Research and Early Development organization. The group advances synthetic molecules and novel modalities, including nucleic acids, peptides, and conjugates, from pre-clinical research toward clinical development. It develops formulations, drug-delivery approaches, and manufacturing processes for therapeutics administered by parenteral routes.

This is a fully onsite position at the customer’s site in South San Francisco, California, in a laboratory setting. The role involves preparing drug products and novel formulations, characterizing them using a broad range of analytical techniques, interpreting results, planning follow-up experiments, researching scientific literature, communicating recommendations to cross-functional teams, and maintaining an electronic lab notebook. Personal protective equipment may be required.

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 relevant experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; an appropriate combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in some cases.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Professional values aligned with Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be 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 with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare drug products and novel formulations using a variety of compositions.
• Independently analyze formulations using techniques including 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 provide technical recommendations to cross-functional teams within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group.
• Maintain and update an electronic lab notebook (ELN).

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and potential eligibility for a variable annual 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.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ 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