Scientist – Formulations

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Job Title: Scientist, Formulations

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Collegeville, PA.  We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.  

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Job Summary:
The Scientist will   utilize technical skills and expertise to develop drug product formulations and associated manufacturing processes as part of a matrix Technical Team. Conduct duties as listed below, plus any other tasks as requested by team leader or departmental director.

Key responsibilities:

• Executes pre formulation, formulation and process development activities based on established protocols and procedures
• Assists in the manufacture of batches of product as required, e.g. for process development, stability studies or clinical trials
• Coordinates his/her activities within Pharmaceutical Development and with analytical and manufacturing representatives to meet project deliverables
• Works with the matrix technical team to align and execute pre-formulation, formulation and process development activities including authoring or contributing to manufacturing batch records
• Identify and begin to interpret any problems in the execution of experimental processes and/or in results and communicates them to his/her supervisor
• Proactively engage and seek assistance from other scientists to solve problems
• Maintains cleanliness in own work area and in communal work areas
• Anticipates/recognizes potential problems with equipment and/or supplies, and proposes/initiates action to solve or prevent problems
• Operates equipment for which he/she is trained independently with due regard for GMP and Safety
• Works to GMP/GLP as appropriate
• Demonstrates timely & reliable recording of laboratory data in Labware and other suitable systems in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Performs data management tasks including recording results effectively and in compliance with departmental guidelines in a laboratory notebook or computer with minimal supervision (e.g. tabulating and graphing results)
• Consults with supervisor when difficulties arise that cannot be readily resolved
• Prepares oral or written summaries of results with interpretation for project work
• Writes specific technical sections of internal and external reports with supervision
• Attends regular safety training and is fully aware of safety requirements for his/her laboratory/working environment
• Follows safe Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices
• Maintains accurate and complete safety records consistent with company policy and legal requirements
• Recognizes potential safety problems and takes action to rectify them

Specific Activities

• May assist in training others working in area of responsibility
  

Education and Experience:

Scientist: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar and Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years’)  OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years’)

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or working towards relevant qualification
• Is technically competent in a number of formulation/process development techniques
• Demonstrates competence and experience in proper handling, recording, and analysing scientific experimental data
• Has good knowledge of GMP requirements, SOPs and policies
• Has operational knowledge of routine laboratory/plant equipment
• Understands the basic principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed

Preferred Requirements:

• Can performs literature searches independently and understands scientific literature related to his/her experiments
• Can learn and apply new experimental techniques
• Has basic knowledge about regulatory requirements for sterile and oral solid dosage forms

Working Environment:

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.

Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with

proficiency.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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!

 

Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.