Principal Scientist, Specialty Testing (LCMS and E&L) Full-time

Principal Scientist, Specialty Testing (LCMS and E&L)

Are you an ambitious scientist looking to make a significant impact in the field of specialty testing? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist for our LCMS and E&L team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class organization where you can lead innovative research and drive technological advancement!

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the technical aspects and laboratory conduct of major service offerings, technical areas, or client programs.

Serve as a key scientific resource providing focused technical expertise for a wide range of instrument applications.

Quickly and efficiently resolve complex technical issues for both internal support and client needs.

Act as a technical project leader or subject matter expert for multiple projects or programs.

Interact with clients to provide technical project updates, review and evaluate data as needed, and provide input on regulatory compliance.

Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, ensuring the laboratory remains current and competitive.

Implement effective improvements in systems, processes, and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and technical expertise in the laboratory.

Participate in external industry organizations, delivering poster and podium presentations at conferences, or publishing in scientific journals.

Share subject matter expertise with colleagues at internal training events.

Serve as a technical resource for management in the assessment of client audit recommendations and SOP review.

Lead project teams conducting complex analytical studies, providing technical project management including study planning, coordination of resources, data evaluation, and client communication.

Requirements:

Proven experience in LCMS and/or E&L testing.

Outstanding technical expertise in instrument applications and problem-solving.

Ability to successfully implement new technologies and improvements.

Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading complex studies.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.

Ability to participate in and contribute to scientific meetings.

Dedication to maintaining the highest regulatory compliance standards.

How will you make an impact?

Oversees the technical management, mentoring, and customer scientific interface for the CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) sector within the GMP business. From evaluation of new client requests to execution/onboarding of new methods that meet client needs, regulatory requirements, and yields profitable results for the business. Collaborates closely with Lab Operations leaders, project management, and laboratory personnel within a matrix environment.

What will you do?

Provides technical leadership to laboratory staff and customer. Leverages the integration of operational processes, research & development and quality assurance functions for optimal performance within the labs.

Supports Business Development in maintaining relationships by delivering value via quality, accuracy, and speed of delivery.

Oversees method onboarding activities in the laboratory to ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies and client timelines and deliverables.

Collaborates with operations leaders to identify and schedule project work for technical mentees in a matrix environment.

Interacts extensively with operations leaders/support management/technical staff to ensure client deliverables and needs are met.

Partners with Operations Leadership team to determine business need for analytical instrumentation, Information Technology, space and other resources to appropriate areas.

Supports laboratory department in method/instrumentation troubleshooting, laboratory investigations and internal/external conflict resolution.

Assists in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines.

Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

How will you get here?

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other scientific discipline required

12+ years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or analytical testing laboratory that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, including 5+ years of leadership responsibility

Technical mentorship and leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Proven track record to interpret data by performing trend analysis

Proven track record in 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 in a collaborative work environment with a team

Skilled at written and verbal communication, documenting and sharing experimental methods, data, outcomes, and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Ability to identify issues and adapt experiments on-the-fly, a skill facilitated by strong attention to detail and a willingness to ask for help.

Skilled at prioritization and navigating ambiguity with a positive demeanor.

Work Environment:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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