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Staff Engineer, Product Development

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Engineer, Product Development

Wrentham, MA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

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Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's team and contribute to meaningful work that has a global impact. Collaborate with 80,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life daily, enabling customers to improve worldwide health, cleanliness, and safety. Achieve your career goals and help develop solutions for challenging global problems, including environmental protection, food safety, and cancer research.

Full job description

Discover Impactful Work: Join us in making a difference. As a Materials Development Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will have the opportunity to pioneer brand new materials that will craft the future of life sciences.

  • Lead teams in the technical development of updates, improvements, and new Single-Use Product Lines.
  • Scout, research, and develop technologies, taking them from conceptualization to feasibility.
  • Collaborate with partners, both internal and external, to bring exciting new technologies to market.
  • Have or be willing to develop knowledge of the life sciences and bioprocess space and competitive landscape.
  • Support NPI developments, Manufacturing, and Quality in launching competitive, robust products.
  • Collaborate with global organizations such as universities, Centers of Excellence, or government labs.
  • Publish trend-setting documents for customer-facing white papers, international conferences, or peer-reviewed journals.
  • Help grow a team of curious researchers whose passion is to discover what most necessarily solves our customers' most pressing problems.

Education, Experience & Abilities

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials development - films, coatings, composites, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc. (a plus if for the life sciences or bioprocess market).
  • Willing and able to learn on the fly and apply new technologies to life science and bioprocessing problems.
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing and analyzing technical reports and communication of technical results to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Curious and creative problem-solver able to deliver rigorous results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistent record of commercializing technical products.
  • Desire to help establish a new R&D Team in Franklin, MA.

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!

Client-provided location(s): Franklin, MA 02038, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01286501
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program