Characterization Scientist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Role: Characterization Scientist

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in  Collegeville, PA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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.

Summarized Purpose:

Performs both routine and advanced laboratory tasks, including method development and sample analysis, utilizing a range of instrumentation to characterize materials, drugs, and bulk properties. Collaborates with the team to design and execute experiments, demonstrating proficiency in operating analytical instruments, analyzing data, adhering to GSK SOPs and industry standards for data recording. Effectively manages time to deliver results across multiple projects, engages with partner groups, reviews and interprets data, and prepares comprehensive reports and protocols.

Essential Functions:   

• Perform routine and complex laboratory activities, including method development and sample analysis on a variety of instrumentation for characterization of material and bulk properties. Work may also involve investigations into process and product failures.

• Review analytical test results.

• Documents lab work and authors reports in accordance with internal SOPs and guidelines.

• Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. 

• Executes assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner. Proactively communicates findings and status of work assignments to project leader.

• Identify and begin to interpret any problems in the execution of experimental processes and/or in results and communicates them to project leader.

• Proactively engage and seek assistance from other scientists to solve problems

• Maintains cleanliness in own work area and in communal work areas

• Anticipates/recognizes potential problems with equipment and/or supplies, and proposes/initiates action to solve or prevent problems

• Operates equipment for which they are trained independently with due regard for GMP and Safety

• Consults with supervisor when difficulties arise that cannot be readily resolved

• Prepares oral or written summaries of results with interpretation for project work

• Follows safe Laboratory Practices

• Recognizes potential safety problems and takes action to rectify them

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: 

• The individual should possess familiarity with or knowledge of various characterization techniques, including but not limited to X-Ray Powder Diffraction, particle size analysis using laser diffraction, optical microscopy, rheology and thermal analysis methods.

• Possesses prior experience in analyzing the relationship between material structure and properties, as well as expertise in materials characterization.

• Demonstrates competence and experience in proper handling, recording and analysis of scientific experimental data.

• Understands the basic principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed.

• Experience in characterization of suspension-based products and pharmaceutical powder is preferred.

• Can perform literature searches independently and understands scientific literature directly related to their experiments.

• Can learn and apply new experimental techniques.

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks.

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability in technical writing .

• Time management and project management skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Immunoassay experience and experience with Watson LIMS preferred.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.