Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences Full-time

Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift

The Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences, will be responsible for the synthesis of functionalized resins used in columns.

What you will do:

• Use manufacturing protocols to accurately synthesize and characterize raw and functionalized resins for column production for HPLC
• Address and report problems in daily manufacturing and propose effective countermeasures
• Communicate effectively with other production staff regarding delays, issues in production, etc
• Interact efficiently in a cross functional setting between several departments; R&D, column production, product management,
• Collaborate in multiple initiatives to improve overall quality and yields of various synthesized resins
• Participate in 5S, TPM, and Safety initiatives to develop a successful team.

How will you get here? Education, Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry.
• 0+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct experience with polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry preferred
• Experience with chromatography software and H/UPLC preferred
• Experience with generating and following quality control documents or procedures in compliance with quality standard ISO9001.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to perform routine analysis on size distribution and surface area of resins
• High level of understanding of manufacturing environments and standard chemistry techniques and principles
• Ability to interpret chromatograms from HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS.
• Familiarity working with standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Familiarity with chromatography systems, experience in analytical chemistry a plus

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401k, and a range of employee benefits!

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $27.91–$41.86. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount