Validation Scientist - Chemistry (Clinical Labs)
As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.
Validation Scientist - Chemistry (Clinical Labs)
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
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.
We're seeking a Validation Scientist II to join our Research & Development team. You'll contribute to scientific advancements while working with advanced technologies and skilled colleagues. As part of our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer, you'll help develop and optimize products and processes that have meaningful real-world impact. Working in a supportive environment, you'll design and execute experiments, analyze data, address technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a global leader in serving science.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience required, or bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant industry or research experience
- Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry,
- Strong technical expertise in laboratory techniques and instrumentation specific to role
- Proven ability to design, execute and analyze complex experiments independently
- Experience with data analysis, documentation and technical writing
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Proficiency with relevant software and data analysis tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience with quality systems (GCP, GLP, ISO) preferred
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and safety protocols
- Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
- Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
- Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
- Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
