Scientist III, Spectroscopy/Analytical Chemistry

How will you impact?

The R&D Scientist II will be supporting a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. They will apply chemistry and spectroscopy skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods.

A Day in the Life:

• Operates autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers.
• Develops spectroscopic methods (e.g., FTIR, Raman, XRF) for identity testing of biotherapeutic ancillary raw materials as well as process monitoring.
• Develops chromatographic methods and supports quantitation of small/large molecules.
• Assists in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
• Acts as the expert in spectroscopy and provides technical knowledge for functional and cross-functional project related activities.
• Writes protocols and reports, present data, and work across multiple groups.

Keys to Success:

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field (PhD, master’s plus 2 years- or bachelor’s plus 7 years- relevant industry experience).

Experience

• Knowledge and experience in some or all spectroscopic methods (FT-IR, NIR, Far-IR, Raman, XRF, etc.) is required.
• Experience with Chemometrics or multivariate analysis for classification or regression methods such as PCA, PLS regression, PLS-DA, etc. especially for spectroscopic or other analytical chemistry data is strongly preferred. AI or machine learning experience is a plus
• Previous experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC, IC or LC-MS technology is a differentiator.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Works both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Performs successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, 401K with company match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement, and a range of other employee benefits!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and achieve our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll be joining a hard-working, dedicated, and motivated team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant impact to the world.