Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
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.
We are looking for a talented candidate to fill an Associate Scientist position in the Structure Elucidation Group (SEG) in our client's South San Francisco site.
Key responsibilities:
The SEG, part of the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences (SMPS) department, utilizes advanced analytical techniques including high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to support research activities in multiple pharmaceutical development projects.
Daily tasks will be comprised of approximately 50% routine wet lab operations (including but not limited to weighing samples, pipetting organic solvents, and diluting solutions), with the remaining 50% dedicated to instrument operation and data analysis.
The position requires regular meetings with SEG/SMPS colleagues and other stakeholders to develop experimental strategies, analyze data, and write reports.
The position requires performing instrument maintenance activities regularly, including calibration of HRMS systems and cryogen fills for NMR superconducting magnets.
Other duties include contributing to laboratory organization and cleanliness, and performing laboratory safety inspections with other members of SMPS.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or similar
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years')
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:
Hands-on experience in chemical analysis laboratory environments (for example, preparation and analysis of liquid samples).
We expect the candidate to have a basic understanding of organic and analytical chemistry.
Background in spectroscopic structure elucidation or previous experience with HPLC, HRMS, or NMR instrumentation is a plus.
Attention to detail and meticulous laboratory practices are required.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency using computer programs such as MS Office and/or Google suite.
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team in collaborative work environments.
Flexibility to adapt to changes and new project requirements.
Time management and project management skills.
Working Environment:
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.
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!
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $26.51-$33.00.
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.
