Process Development Scientist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

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.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Milwaukee, WI. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*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 screen.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Process Development (PD) Chemist is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes in the Chemistry production area, meeting specific quality, schedule, and cost requirements, following all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. 

Site based in Milwaukee,

A Day in the Life:

• Follow established methods and standard operating procedures.

• Work independently or as part of a team to troubleshoot problems and recommend and implement improvements in laboratory operations and equipment use.

• Develop new processes, scale-ups, and test methods.

• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) as needed.

• The position is also responsible for any other duties apparent or assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education

• A BS degree in Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field is required.

Experience

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with large-scale (Kilogram) manufacturing, involving heterocyclic organic chemical synthesis and purification. Nucleic acid chemistry experience preferred.

• Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation, including HPLC.

• Strong understanding of analytical data, troubleshooting, and method development.

• Ability to regularly handle chemicals, solvents, and potentially hazardous substances.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to verbally communicate, read, and write in English.

• Computer literate (minimally email, Word, and data processing, ChemDraw or equivalent).

• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, as the project schedule warrants.

• Be mechanically adept and able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate the equipment within their area of responsibility.

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distant vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to differentiate colors.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.

• Understand and comply with RCRA Standards by successfully completing initial training for Hazardous Waste Handling within 90 days of the date of hire.

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!