Scientist II, Formulation

Thermo Fisher Scientific • West Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. This role performs complex manufacturing and formulation activities in a GMP environment, working with advanced technologies to develop and produce high-quality biopharmaceutical products. This role offers the opportunity to enhance processes while maintaining rigorous quality standards. You'll work with colleagues across functions to ensure successful technology transfers, process validation, and commercial manufacturing operations. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals dedicated to serving science and enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment required.
• Demonstrated expertise in GMP manufacturing processes and documentation practices.
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and clean room operations.
• Proficiency with analytical instruments and methods (HPLC, PCR, cell culture, etc.).
• Experience with process validation and technology transfer activities.
• Excellent documentation and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 45 lbs with assistance.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including some weekends/holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing and formulation activities in a GMP environment.
• Work with advanced technologies to develop and produce high-quality biopharmaceutical products.
• Enhance processes while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
• Work with colleagues across functions to ensure successful technology transfers, process validation, and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Train and support team members.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• A range of employee benefits
• Innovative, forward-thinking organization
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Choice of national medical and dental plans
• National vision plan
• Health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• Commuter benefits
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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