Senior Scientist, Analytical - Client-Focused Delivery

Thermofisher Scientific; Ware; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is recruiting for a Senior Scientist to support development of drug delivery analyses. You will perform complex sample preparation and quantitative analyses, maintain instrumentation, and train others in GMP/GLP procedures onsite at a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical partner, with full-time benefits.

The role requires 3+ years with a Master’s or 5+ years with a Bachelor’s, strong data interpretation, and solid technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline; relevant vocational qualifications.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience with HPLC, KF and Dissolution in a GMP laboratory.
• Experience with Empower software.
• Inhalation testing experience is desirable.
• Oligonucleotide analysis experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for GMP investigations.
• Ability to review GMP experimental work for data accuracy and compliance.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sample prep and analysis to quantify pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds.
• Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Train on routine operation and regulatory procedures.
• Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately.
• Troubleshoot instrument or extraction issues.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Adhere to GMP/GLP protocols and reporting requirements.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance before submission.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Training junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree with relevant experience

Tools

HPLC

KF

Dissolution

Empower software

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is recruiting for a Senior Scientist to support development of drug delivery analyses. You will perform complex sample preparation and quantitative analyses, maintain instrumentation, and train others in GMP/GLP procedures onsite at a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical partner, with full-time benefits.

The role requires 3+ years with a Master’s or 5+ years with a Bachelor’s, strong data interpretation, and solid technical writing.