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, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific invests over $1 billion yearly in R&D, supporting groundbreaking discoveries.
Location/Division Specific Information
Bend, Oregon site specializes in developing solid oral dosage formulations for small molecule clinical trials.
How will you make an impact?
Lead the design and evaluation of formulations and manufacturing processes for clinical studies.
What will you do?
- Lead research scientist/engineer for design, evaluation, and scale-up of novel formulations. Own technical aspects for project lifecycle, acting as main technical contact for client projects.
- Assess technical data to develop knowledge sets, aid decision-making, and lead problem-solving for formulations, equipment, and processes.
- Develop protocols for formulation work, aid in producing manufacturing batch records for clinical trial materials, and review technical documents.
- Apply craft knowledge of core OSD technologies to meet client deadlines for drug development.
How will you get here?
Education
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in pharmaceutics/pharmaceutical science, engineering, or a physical or biological science preferred.
- Bachelor's degree also acceptable with more years of experience.
Experience
- 2-5 years working in pharmaceutical development/manufacturing or related industry, preferably with solid oral dosage forms
- Good knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously using good time management skills
- Preferably, experience with statistics, process control, computer programming and risk management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Decisive and self-motivated
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Excellent planning and organization skills; effective time management and prioritization to lead multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working in demanding, fast-paced environment
