Parenteral Formulations Scientist – Drug Delivery

ThermoFisher Scientific; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a collaborative Scientist to support parenteral formulation development within the SMP group. You will independently prepare drug products, characterize formulations, analyze data, and guide development through literature research and cross‑functional communication.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, rigorous documentation in ELN, and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment focused on delivering life‑changing therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related lab sciences.
• Scientist: 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Formulation Preparation: Independently prepare drug products and novel formulations.
• Analytical Characterization: Analyze formulations using spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, calorimetry and other techniques.
• Data Analysis & Experimental Design: Review data, identify trends and propose follow‑ups.
• Literature Research: Read literature to interpret results and guide development.
• Technical Communication: Present findings to cross‑functional teams.
• Maintaining ELN: Keep electronic lab notebook up to date.

Skills

Spectroscopic techniques

Rheology

Calorimetry

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar

Tools

ELN

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a collaborative Scientist to support parenteral formulation development within the SMP group. You will independently prepare drug products, characterize formulations, analyze data, and guide development through literature research and cross‑functional communication.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, rigorous documentation in ELN, and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment focused on delivering life‑changing therapies.