Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences Full-time

Scientist Position

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description: Location: Frederick, MD. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Scientist to join our Manufacturing Sciences team in Frederick, MD. In this role, you will collaborate across functions to enhance process design, enable new product introductions, and ensure technology transfers that support our mission.

You'll contribute to critical initiatives in process optimization, validation, and continuous improvement, helping bring innovative life science products to market faster and more reliably.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead and support technical initiatives to strengthen manufacturing robustness, repeatability, and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new product development, method transfers, and process improvements.
• Train and mentor manufacturing operators on advanced lab automation systems, including liquid handling platforms.
• Design, schedule, and perform analytical testing using techniques such as fluorescence-based assays, Next Gen Sequencing, qPCR, HPIC, HPLC, and LC-MS.
• Plan and perform method and process validations in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and communicate key findings to cross-functional partners.
• Author and revise manufacturing documentation (SOPs, batch records, technical reports) to support process consistency and compliance.
• Conduct root-cause analyses, recommend corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation and ensure the quality and integrity.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience (FDA-regulated product experience preferred).
• Experience with method and process validation within a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design and bench-level execution.
• Familiarity with statistical design and analysis (DOE, gage R&R JMP or MiniTab experience preferred).
• Strong background in lab automation (such as liquid handling systems and small volume fillers).
• Core Strengths: Analytical problem solver with a systems/process perspective, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.

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