Staff R&D Scientist, Continuous Manufacturing (Oral Solid Dosage) Full-time

Job Opportunity At Thermo Fisher Scientific

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work will make a global impact. From protecting the environment to ensuring food safety and supporting life-saving cancer research, we address the world's toughest challenges.

About The Role:

We need a committed Staff R&D Scientist to lead and assist in developing, optimizing, and validating innovative manufacturing processes. The main focus will be on Oral Solid Dose (OSD) Continuous Manufacturing. You will conduct experiments, analyze data, support product validations, and ensure smooth technology transfers to meet client and regulatory requirements. Experience applying data science or statistical analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to support process development and optimization is highly desirable. Your expertise will be essential in achieving our ambitious goals and making a significant industry impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, scale up, and optimize OSD manufacturing processes, focusing on both continuous and batch operations.

Design and run experiments using statistical and data science tools to enhance process and product performance.

Serve as the technical lead in client discussions, providing scientific rationale for process decisions.

Lead technology transfers from R&D to commercial manufacturing with a focus on robustness and compliance.

Collaborate with quality, operations, validation, and analytical teams to advance development and commercialization.

Apply emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency.

Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout development activities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field with 4+ years of experience, Master's degree with 2+ years, or Ph.D. with no experience required.

Experience:

Proven experience in manufacturing, specifically in product or process development. This includes scale-up and technology transfer for immediate and controlled-release dosage forms.

In-depth knowledge of GMP, process validation, and regulatory requirements.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.

Solid understanding of statistical tools and their application in process development.

Advanced knowledge of continuous manufacturing is preferred.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?

Career Development: Opportunities for learning, growth, and leadership.

Benefits: Competitive pay, healthcare, retirement plans, and more.

Inclusive Culture: We value different perspectives and cultivate an encouraging environment.

Purposeful Work: Join a team that's making a tangible difference in the world.

Do you thrive in dynamic environments and love solving sophisticated challenges? If so, we want to hear from you.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact our HR team.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.