Scientist II, Organic Chemistry Manufacturing Full-time

Organic Chemistry Manufacturing Chemist

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location: Eugene, OR

Discover impactful work: The Organic Chemistry manufacturing department is responsible for delivering premier fluorescent probes and reagents that enable our customers to advance the scientific world with cellular labeling and detection tools. Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly motivated chemist with expertise in Organic Chemistry to join our manufacturing team in Eugene.

The successful candidate will have experience in organic synthesis in a manufacturing laboratory. The candidate must be capable of performing bench science activities following established synthesis procedures and developing a personal schedule to complete assigned work on time.

Apply your organic chemistry synthesis skills, scientific knowledge, and analytical expertise to supply over four thousand research and commercial products that enable our customers in the life sciences industry to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A day in the life:

• Work with the highest attention to personal and co-worker safety and follow all department policies and guidelines related to operation of process equipment, chemical handling, and waste disposal.
• Perform multi-step organic synthesis (100 mg to 500 g scale) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply technical ability to complete the processes and procedures.
• Work independently to complete manufacturing work orders on schedule. Accurately adhere to policies and achieve high efficiency while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and supervisor to continue developing mastery of higher-level chemistry skills and understanding of reaction mechanisms.
• Recognize and bring up manufacturing problems that yield unexpected results. Collaborate with senior staff to identify and implement necessary corrections to manufacturing and/or testing processes.
• Participate in transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing by performing initial work orders with a R&D partner and providing feedback for protocol revisions.
• Cross-train in other manufacturing departments (particles, quantum dot, and conjugation chemistry) to develop ability to flex between departments based on business need.
• Complete all assigned tasks daily, which may require overtime based on fluctuations in customer demand.

Keys to success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 3+ years of applicable organic synthesis experience
• Master's degree in Organic Chemistry (preferred) with 1+ years of applicable organic synthesis experience
• Direct experience in organic synthesis, advanced chromatography methods, and analytical methods to monitor and troubleshoot chemistry processes and determine product quality (HPLC, NMR, UV-Vis, TLC).

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Possess an understanding of basic reaction mechanisms and reactivity.
• Solid technical writing skills, with an ability to document synthetic procedures accurately and succinctly.
• Adaptable, eager learner, able to think critically, proactively solve problems and maintain composure in stressful or ambiguous situations.
• Receptive to mentoring and feedback, with desire and motivation to continuously grow and develop both chemistry and leadership skills.
• Effective people skills in a team-centered work environment and ability to communicate constructively with peers and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize and complete multiple projects while responding to changing priorities and due dates.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• The position requires full ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about laboratory and office locations; able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights 20-50 pounds.

This position does not offer relocation benefits.

Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!