Technical Services Scientist

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location Information:

High Point, NC

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DESCRIPTION:Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Technical Services Scientist, where you'll contribute to global health through innovative process development and optimization. You'll provide technical leadership in technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support across our facilities. Working at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will be vital in resolving complex technical challenges, conducting investigations, and implementing solutions that maintain our high standards of quality and efficiency.

Location:This role will be based at our High Point, NC facility.

How will you make an impact?Manages the life cycle for products including scale-up, technology transfer, alternate source evaluations and validation of products from development/clients into manufacturing by coordinating the activities between Research and Development and Manufacturing.

What will you do?

· Technical Expert for assigned product formulations and processes. The individual will be the on-site subject matter authority.

· Coordinate and lead the technology transfer and validation of new products which require liaising between internal and external customers to ensure appropriate target dates are met.

· Daily troubleshooting, process optimization, technical review of process issues and increased efficiency via continuous improvement measures. Tasks include execution of feasibility studies and supporting production/validation personnel during execution of validations and commercial batch production.

· Generation, review, and approval of master recipes, protocols, reports, SOPs, batch records, technical process investigations, risk assessments, and training for production personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. or master’s in science related field and 2 years of scientific experience, or
• BA/BS in Science or related field with 3 years of process or formulation experience which must include specific experience coordinating phase-in and validation activities in the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related scientific field
• Strong technical expertise in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer
• Proven ability to lead complex investigations and implement effective solutions
• Experience with process validation and qualification activities
• Expert knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems
• Advanced project management and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience mentoring colleagues and providing technical training
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to support manufacturing operations as needed, including some weekend/off-hours coverage
• Travel up to 10% may be required
• Experience with recipe building is desired.