Scientist I - Process R&D Chemist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Florence, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I performs laboratory work to prepare products according to manager instructions and operating procedures, ensuring efficient and safe execution. The role uses judgment to adapt and modify assignments and conducts chemical experiments to prepare and purify process intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients in a process chemistry laboratory. It supports internal development and manufacturing operations and requires detailed observation, review, documentation, and communication of experimental results. Under a scientist’s guidance, the role assembles and operates bench-scale laboratory equipment and conducts experiments. The Scientist I records and reports findings in accordance with departmental standards, prepares and reviews documentation for client updates and pilot plant operations, maintains housekeeping and a clean, safe work environment, and complies with cGMP, OSHA, EHS, and other applicable safety and operating procedures. The position is based in Florence, South Carolina, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility required.

Requirements

BA or BS in chemistry or a related field.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements, including GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry.
Proficiency with HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and dissolution techniques.
Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to scientific problems.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to write standard operating procedures, simple protocols, and reports.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as test reliability determination, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for prolonged periods; manipulate light-to-medium weights of 10–35 pounds; and perform prolonged tasks involving hand dexterity, typing, computer use, reading, sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry; new graduates are considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned chemical experiments to prepare and purify process intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Assemble and operate bench-scale laboratory equipment and carry out experiments under a scientist’s guidance.
Record, review, and report experiments and scientific findings accurately and promptly according to departmental standards.
Prepare, edit, and review documentation for client updates and pilot plant operations.
Support internal development and manufacturing operations.
Maintain housekeeping standards and a clean, safe work environment, including work areas, instrumentation, and testing materials.
Comply with cGMP, OSHA, EHS, safety regulations, BOPs, SOPs, and other established protocols.
Inspect safety equipment weekly or monthly as assigned.
Solve problems related to chemical processes.
Handle chemicals and equipment and use required PPE according to established protocols.
Communicate experimental results and present information to customers, clients, and employees.