Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharma Services Group/ Cincinnati, Ohio
With the support of over 800 talented employees, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s oral solid dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati, Ohio offers a range of drug development and commercial manufacturing service
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $40 billion and approximately 130,000 colleagues worldwide. This role sits within our Manufacturing Sciences organization, supporting GMP manufacturing operations for therapeutic and diagnostic products. The position operates in a regulated manufacturing environment where collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are essential to success.
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Every day, our colleagues bring our Mission to life—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you will work at the critical intersection of research and manufacturing, helping ensure robust, compliant, and scalable processes that support life-changing therapies and diagnostics.
As a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist II, you will play a key role in supporting reliable and compliant manufacturing operations by applying scientific and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific field required
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working in cGMP-regulated environment
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing/quality systems
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skills
• Effective project management and organizational capabilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train, mentor, and support team members
• Ability to work in controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environments
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience in product or process development, including scale-up and technology transfer processes for both immediate and controlled release dosage forms preferred.
• Project Management experience preferred
• Experience supporting process validation, technology transfer, and scale-up activities preferred
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations
• Experience with risk assessment tools and root cause analysis methodologies
• Additional language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in technology transfer activities from development into GMP manufacturing
• Support process validation, scale-up, and ongoing process monitoring efforts
• Apply scientific principles to investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
• Execute and interpret analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, spectroscopy, and related laboratory instrumentation
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, internal quality systems, and safety requirements
• Author, review, and maintain technical documentation, protocols, reports, and SOPs
• Provide technical training and support to manufacturing and laboratory personnel
• Support aseptic processing activities and work in cleanroom environments as required
• Provide occasional weekend or off-hours support to meet manufacturing needs.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a wide range of employee benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off and designated paid holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees