**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** Job Description Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. As an Scientist you will perform a variety of sophisticated sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations. **Summarized Purpose:** Possesses a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and can reliably conduct complex analysis with increased independence. Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications. Enters data into databases and reports. **Essential Functions:**    + Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs. + Perform complex laboratory activities, including sample analysis. + Identify and effectively communicate analytical data. + Review analytical test results. + The individual should have familiarity with a number of analytical solid state characterization techniques and laboratory procedures. + The technique is Particle size analysis by laser diffraction + Individual should be capable of writing reports related to work completed in laboratory. + Additional analytical activities as needed and agreed by management. + Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision. + Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines. + Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. + Communicates project status to project leader. + Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner. + Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). + Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers. **Education and Experience:**   Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years) or a MS degree in a related scientific field. **_In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role._** **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: Particle size + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word + Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis + Proven ability in technical writing skills + Ability to independently optimize analytical methods + Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities + Good written and oral communication skills + Time management and project management skills + Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team **Working Environment:**   Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: + Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. + Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. + Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. + Able to work in non-traditional work environments. + Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. + May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments. + Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 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! 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.