Senior Scientist – Mass Spectrometry Full-time

Job Title

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

This position will be in the MDS-AD-SFC mass spectrometry and characterization (MSC) group and will provide an opportunity to lead key activities required for progression of small and large molecule assets.

A Day in the Life

• Characterize and identify API and foreign particulates by vibrational spectroscopy and SEM-EDX.
• Characterize sub-visible and visible particulates by LO, Microflow-imaging, LS techniques.
• Provide structural characterization of various API and protein therapeutics.
• Develop and implement various methods for structural characterization of formulations and long acting injectables (LAIs).
• Develop and implement various methods for sizing of various APIs in co formulations and LAIs.
• Analysis and characterization of aggregate and particle formation in protein therapeutics.
• Provide high quality data and aid in drafting of sections for characterization reports and regulatory submissions.

Keys to Success

Education and Experience:

• A BS (4-6 years of experience) or MS degree (2-4 years of experience) in protein biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences or related fields

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• API characterization using vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman and VCD).
• Elemental analysis using SEM-EDX.
• Experience in protein structure analysis such as secondary and tertiary structure, protein folding-unfolding, aggregates, and particles characterization and quantification using various spectroscopic and biophysical techniques including FTIR, CD, VCD, DSC, AUC, Fluorescence, SEC-MALS, particle analysis technologies (DLS, FlowCam, MFI, and HIAC).
• Proficient in and demonstrates highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Great teammate and ability to work in a matrix environment. Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
• Ability to apply Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform optimally under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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!