Scientist III-Process Development Full-time

Job Title

Our Florence (West) site specializes in process development and chemical production of intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) supporting toxicology, pre-clinical, and clinical supply. Operations are conducted under both non-cGMP and cGMP conditions. This site is recognized for its specialized capabilities in delivering high-quality chemical solutions across the drug development lifecycle.

As part of our Florence (West) team, you will contribute to the development and production of critical pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs that support early-stage and clinical programs. Your work will directly impact the advancement of life-saving therapies by ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant chemical processes. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and drive innovation in chemical development and manufacturing.

Day in the Life:

• Support process development activities for intermediates and APIs
• Execute chemical synthesis and scale-up activities in lab and/or manufacturing environments
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and non-cGMP requirements as applicable
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, and Analytical
• Document experimental work, batch records, and technical reports accurately
• Troubleshoot process issues and identify opportunities for optimization
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety protocols

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry or commensurate experience required – Organic Chemistry PhD preferred

Experience:

• 2-5 years of scientific experience in a related field. Experience working in Pharmaceutical Industry preferred.
• Project management experience strongly preferred.
• Process Validation experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to mentor and manage junior chemists

Competencies:

Good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies. Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis. Good knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry. Good problem solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Proficiency with HPLC, GC, LC/MS and Dissolution techniques. Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Good presentation skills to present information to customers, clients, and other employees. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write standard operating procedures, simple protocols, and reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies. Ability to apply mathematical operations, to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance and correlation techniques.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments
• May require standing for extended periods and handling chemicals with appropriate PPE

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!

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement