FSP - Scientist II - Small Molecule

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenfield, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist II performs advanced diagnostic testing and analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. The role ensures laboratory results are accurate and reliable, troubleshoots technical issues, and supports continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and quality standards. This is a fully onsite position at the Greenfield, Indiana laboratory. Applicants may be based anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. The position involves preparing samples, operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, reviewing and interpreting data, and ensuring work complies with applicable protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP requirements. The Scientist II works with multiple functional groups, communicates project status, and assists with training and supporting other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Life Sciences, or equivalent relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
Comparable to 2 or more years of experience providing relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities; an appropriate combination of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques, such as HPLC, UPLC, LC, GC, MS, dissolution testing, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and TOC.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to interpret data through trend analysis.
Technical writing skills.
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Time-management and project-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Responsibilities

Perform complex sample preparation and analysis to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in formulations and biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
Plan and organize work with periodic supervision.
Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
Train in the routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, as well as SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately.
Assist and provide training to other team members.
Troubleshoot extraction and instrumentation problems independently or with assistance.
Communicate project status to the project leader.
Complete work assignments accurately, on time, and safely.
Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP requirements.
Perform self and peer review of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements before submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and quality standards.