Senior Scientist Full-time

Senior Manufacturing Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Scientist to provide technical leadership for the production of cutting-edge analytical instrumentation in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment. You will support existing products while leading New Product Introduction (NPI) from pilot builds through production, partnering with R&D, Design Engineering, suppliers, and Manufacturing to ensure successful technology transfer and robust, manufacturable designs.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader for Manufacturing Engineering, resolving systemic production issues for mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), including system test development and technology transfer into manufacturing.
• Develop manufacturing processes and drive process improvements with suppliers.
• Conduct failure analysis and lead root-cause investigations supporting CAPA and customer issues.
• Develop and implement advanced analytics and AI solutions to improve testing and troubleshooting.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and Device History Records (DHRs), and train technicians and manufacturing engineers.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials.
• Design and implement production test equipment and fixtures.
• Provide technical support to suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, manufacturing capacity, and supply chain optimization.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field required. Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in instrumentation design, development, or engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting skills supporting complex analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry principles; hands-on experience with LC/MS systems or components is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, oscilloscopes) and engineering drawings.
• Experience with engineering documentation, change control, and risk assessments.
• Experience with LC/MS hardware and software is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python, Lua, C#, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., ISO 9001); SAP experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.

Skills & Critical Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), process controls, and statistical analysis.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional technical teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Self-motivated with sound decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar quality methodologies.