Scientist III, Technical Project Lead, Drug Formulation Full-time

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Are you prepared to take your research career to the next level? At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that make a real difference in the world! With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, we aim to compose an encouraging and inclusive environment where your expertise can flourish.

Located in Bend, Oregon, our site leads in solubilization at Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group. We specialize in crafting small molecule oral dosage forms for early clinical trials, employing modern techniques such as hot-melt extrusion and spray-drying.

How will you make an impact?

Lead the development and assessment of product formulas and production methods for research projects.

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary research scientist/engineer, supporting development, evaluation, and scale-up of novel formulations.
• Act as the technical owner of projects, partnering with Project Managers and Analytical Leads.
• Evaluate and interpret technical data to support decision making and problem solving.
• Develop protocols for formulation development, assist with production of clinical trial materials, and author technical documents.

You will bring to bear your knowledge of core OSD technologies to meet client timelines and mentor team members in formulation and process development.

How will you get here?

Education

• Master's or Ph.D. in pharmaceutics, engineering, or a related science. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field is also considered.

Experience

• Experience of 2-5 years in pharmaceutical development/manufacturing, with a preference for solid oral dosage forms.
• Knowledge of GMP and SOPs.
• Proficiency in handling various projects while demonstrating robust time management capabilities.
• Preferably experienced in statistics, process control, and risk management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficient in effective planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding environment.