FSP-Scientist Formulations

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cambridge, MA

1d • $60,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to advancing vaccine and therapeutic development at every stage. As a contractor, you will be pivotal in supporting the design and execution of scientific studies for technical programs at the discovery and early development stages. This is a laboratory-based position where you will perform activities essential for career progression and for the comprehensive understanding of formulation and process development. This unique position enables engagement across the organization, positioning the candidate for continuous growth and development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR PhD in similar area with 0 years of experience
• Experience working with lipid nanoparticles, nucleic acids, and/or adjuvants
• Experience working with basic analytical techniques including but not limited to dynamic light scattering, ribogreen assay, HPLC, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and take scientific direction effectively from senior scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Engage collaboratively in the design, preparation, and execution of scientific studies, ensuring alignment with evolving technical program goals.
• Provide formulation support for various early development activities as well as pre-clinical discovery programs by generating and analyzing data under limited direction.
• Work closely with scientific staff to generate insightful interpretations and innovative approaches for discovery and pre-development projects.
• Employ scientific knowledge and experience to influence and enhance technical decisions and processes within concurrent projects.
• Lead small project teams or established processes while functioning effectively as a core team member, contributing to a culture of innovation and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with scientific staff to refine methodologies, solve complex challenges, and explore new perspectives on established solutions.
• Train and guide junior team members on equipment operation, data analysis, and other project-related activities.
• Prepare, present, and defend scientific data within Technical R&D meetings and contribute to internal discussions within your specialty area.
• Assist in writing technical protocols and reports to support various development stages, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams across R&D functions to ensure cohesive progression of project-related work.

Benefits

• A 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 paid time off (PTO)
• 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
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

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