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Rockford (IL)
Rockford (IL), USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Regular Full Time
Regular Full Time
Gas chromatography, Liquid chromatography, Scientific and Research Fellow, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, NMR
Gas chromatography, Liquid chromatography, Scientific and Research Fellow, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, NMR

Production Scientist II, Advanced OS Chemist

Inactive

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Career

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

PRODUCTION SCIENTIST II, ADVANCED OS CHEMIST

Job Description

  • When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work.

  • And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development.

  • With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

  • As a production chemist, you will work on multi-step organic synthesis, purification and formulation from milligram scale up to 300-gallon scale. The production chemist will always keep Safety, Quality and the Customer as a top priority to achieve production goals.

  • The Organic Synthesis team manufactures many cross-linking compounds and reagents as well as partners with the R&D team to add new products to the organic synthesis portfolio.

  • We are a productive and motivated team looking for an additional hardworking member that can help promote a diverse and inclusive environment.

  • The successful candidate will perform daily laboratory work needed in the synthesis process such as column chromatography, distillation, rotary evaporation, purification, and filtration as well as perform analysis of compounds and reactions mixtures using HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, pH, IR.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support production goals relative to Safety, Quality, Customer and Cost while driving daily production work orders to completion.

  • Document procedures, complete and review Manufacturing Batch Records, and maintaining any experimental design within a lab notebook.

  • Employ safe chemical handling techniques, use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (including a respirator when required) and safe collection and bulk handling of hazardous waste according to site policies.

  • Capable of routinely using moderately heavy equipment such as drum carts, gas cylinders, mobile balances and filled containers or drums.

  • Assist production within the different scale organic synthesis laboratories: small (milligram), medium (10+ liters) and large (10+ gallon).

  • Ability to assemble, disassemble, and ensure accurate use of equipment, apparatuses, reaction vessels, rotary evaporators, vacuum ovens, etc.

  • Participate and/or lead in root cause counter measure analysis, detail the investigation, and handle the associated nonconformance deviation.

  • Able to work well on a cross-functional team for projects such as: new product or process development, process improvements, test method optimization, process scale-ups, cost reduction and safety improvements.

  • Be an active member of the team, seeking and accepting laboratory responsibilities to maintain and improve the workplace, in addition to helping train and/or mentor less proficient staff.

  • Help to maintain the preventative maintenance schedule by completing assigned work orders.

  • Maintain a clean laboratory and workspace by applying 5S and Lean tools.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • B.S in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience is preferred.

  • Detailed understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate level required. Experience with general laboratory techniques including distillation, filtration, closed transfer, purification, reaction chemistry and crystallization preferred.

  • Experience with analysis techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, pH, IR.

  • Capable of multi-tasking and having strong time-management skills to meet a demanding work schedule is required.

  • Proficient in PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Knowledge of Minitab, MRP, and/or Chemdraw is a plus.

  • Flexible to work an off-shift or weekend when needed.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a diverse group.

  • Associates may generate and handle hazardous waste as defined by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Individuals in this position are required to receive initial hazardous waste training within the first 30 working days of assignment.

  • The initial waste training shall include but not be limited to the following general categories: identifying hazardous and solid waste, hazardous waste management, recycling, treatment and disposal, emergency preparedness and record keeping and pollution prevention and waste reduction.

Benefits

  • We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.

  • We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today!

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.

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Job Seekers with a Disability:

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

 

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