Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position: Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift

The Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences, will be responsible for the synthesis of functionalized resins used in columns.

What you will do:

• Use manufacturing protocols to accurately synthesize and characterize raw and functionalized resins for column production for HPLC
• Address and report problems in daily manufacturing and propose effective countermeasures
• Communicate effectively with other production staff regarding delays, issues in production, etc
• Interact efficiently in a cross functional setting between several departments; R&D, column production, product management,
• Collaborate in multiple initiatives to improve overall quality and yields of various synthesized resins
• Participate in 5S, TPM, and Safety initiatives to develop a successful team.

How will you get here?

Education, Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
• 0+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct experience with polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry preferred
• Experience with chromatography software and H/UPLC preferred
• Experience with generating and following quality control documents or procedures in compliance with quality standard ISO9001.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to perform routine analysis on size distribution and surface area of resins
• High level of understanding of manufacturing environments and standard chemistry techniques and principles
• Ability to interpret chromatograms from HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS.
• Familiarity working with standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Familiarity with chromatography systems, experience in analytical chemistry a plus

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401k, 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $27.91–$41.86.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards