Senior Quality Chemist

ThermoFisher Scientific; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Quality Chemist to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. You will analyze raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using advanced analytical techniques, lead investigations and support audits.

The role requires strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements. Minimum MS (2–5 years) or BS (5–8 years) in chemistry/biochemistry, with expertise in HPLC/GC/FT-IR/NMR.

Qualifications

• MS or BS degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related science
• 2–5 years (MS) or 5–8 years (BS) relevant experience
• Experience with analytical techniques used in chemical/biochemical manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory operations and document testing of raw materials, formulations, intermediates and finished goods
• Draft and revise SOPs for new procedures and equipment
• Interact with customers during investigations and product development
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments
• Lead investigations and drive corrective actions
• Train new associates on procedures and techniques
• Ensure manufacturing aligns with quality and customer requirements
• Identify process improvements focusing on safety and cost

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

MS in chemistry/ biochemistry

BS in chemistry/ biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

FT-IR

NMR

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

ELISA

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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: This is a fully onsite position based at our Rockford, IL site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided. Priority will be given to LOCAL candidates currently residing in Rockford area.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Quality Chemist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. You will perform analytical testing and drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation. Your expertise will be essential in conducting investigations and providing technical leadership to team members. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, support regulatory audits, and implement process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum M.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related science, with 2-5 years experience; or a B.S. degree with 5-8 years experience
• Experience with a variety of analytical techniques utilized in chemical and/or biochemical manufacturing (HPLC, GC, FT-IR, NMR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA)
• Position requires the ability to work independently, to be detail-oriented and accurate
• Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively communicate with customers, regulatory representatives, and company associates

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform laboratory operations and complete documentation associated with raw material, bulk compound/formulation, intermediate and finished good testing.
• Draft and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new procedures and equipment.
• Interact with customers as part of product investigations and development of custom products.
• Calibration of laboratory equipment/instruments
• Serve on new product development teams. Specifically, work with the Technical Leader and Product Managers to develop meaningful product specifications based on process capability
• Train new associates on procedures and techniques.
• Support the manufacture of products consistent with company quality and customer requirements.
• Improve processes as necessary with emphasis on safety, product quality and cost.
• Oversee the acquisition, storage, handling, inventory and disposal of supply chemicals in accordance with company policies.
• Organize, standardize and maintain records associated with manufacturing operations in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain an audit-ready working environment at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply a new technology in a manner that leads to improved process control, cost savings and/or improved product quality.
• Identify, communicate and drive the implementation of departmental process improvements that increase productivity and/or control cost.
• Proven ability to lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Train on new laboratory techniques.
• Maintain a consistently high level of productivity with respect to work order completion.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $75,800.00–$113,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.