Scientist (Small molecule analysis) - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contract research organization seeks a Scientist in Small Molecule to support innovative drug delivery approaches. This full-time role involves analysis and sample preparation in a laboratory setting, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or related fields and experience in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory.
• Experience with analytical instruments and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample preparations and analyses.
• Set up and maintain analytical instruments.
• Communicate results and document findings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Master's degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP

Empower software

Job description

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Scientist – Small Molecule - Stevenage, UK

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

Within our Analytical Services team at the client site, we have a functional service provider solution, which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Summarized Purpose:

This role supports the development of innovative drug delivery approaches. Analytical work and feedback will guide future work, providing an opportunity for someone with scientific curiosity, keen observation, and analytical skills to impact future medicine development.

The Scientist will perform analysis and sample preparation procedures to measure small molecules and biotherapeutics using instrumentation such as KF, ROI, GC, ICP-OES, HPLC, and LC-MS. The role is mainly independent, involving setting up instrumentation, collecting data, interpreting results, and ensuring analyses meet GMP and non-GMP criteria.

This is a full-time onsite position supporting the client’s analytical needs.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine sample preparations and analyses to measure small molecules and biotherapeutics.
• Support testing of samples from GMP and non-GMP studies.
• Accurately perform work within quality, time, and safety standards.
• Set up and support routine operation and maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Communicate results and document findings appropriately.
• Resolve analytical issues independently or with assistance.
• Provide data supporting compliance with protocols, SOPs, GMP, and GLP.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance before submission.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field, with 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree with 1-2 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• At least 1 year of experience in a regulated laboratory.
• Knowledge of techniques like HPLC, KF, GC, ICP; training will be provided.
• Ability to work with multiple testing platforms and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with Empower software and analytical troubleshooting is beneficial.
• Strong collaborative, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with these values and want to contribute to delivering safe and effective therapeutics, submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!