Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, 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

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Scientist II, Formulation in our highly dedicated Manufacturing team in Bedford. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with innovative technology and to contribute to world-class synthetic chemistry for consumable product lines in an ISO13485 manufacturing environment.

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field: B.S. degree and a minimum of 2 years industry experience, or, M.S. degree. Equivalent combination of education and years of related experience may be substituted.

• Perform multistep organic synthesis.
• Complete manufacturing protocols accurately and with limited supervision.
• Maintain detailed and complete product test records per in-house testing procedures and in compliance with ISO13485, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate general laboratory instrumentation, such as HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, MS, GC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and fluorescence spectrophotometers.
• Assist in writing and reviewing new and existing SOPs.
• Conduct analytical testing used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products.
• Track and expedite closure of deviations, determining root cause and CAPA for nonconforming product.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.
• Maintain equipment and rooms in accurate operational condition and cleanliness.
• Work as a team lead or team member on projects (transfers, continuous improvements, investigations, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with other production staff.

• Proven experience in synthetic chemistry and manufacturing protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO13485, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, LC/MS, NMR, MS, GC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, fluorescence spectrophotometers).
• Strong analytical testing skills for raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
• Experience in writing and reviewing SOPs.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to track and resolve deviations, determine root causes, and implement CAPA.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.