Scientist III Chemistry
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions
Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position Summary:

This Scientist III will play a critical role in the design and synthesis of organic molecules and polymers such as surfactants, detergent-like molecules, and PEGylated small molecule reagents. This role requires strong technical skills in muti-step organic synthesis, purification, and small molecule analysis by HPLC, MS, NMR, and other analytical techniques. This scientist will work in a highly collaborative environment with other R&D groups in the Life Sciences Research (LSR) division and other cross-division departments.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence.
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Advanced organic chemistry laboratory experience, and greater than 2 years of post-academic experience are preferred.
• M.S. in Chemistry/scientific discipline, preferably advanced organic chemistry laboratory experience, and greater than 4 years of post-academic experience is preferred.
• Highly skilled synthetic chemist in methodology development and multistep synthesis.
• Proven record of consistently delivering excellent results related to the design, development, and optimization of organic compound synthesis as demonstrated by publication/presentation records.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of synthesis and purification of organic reagents, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, documentation of results, and procedures.
• Hands-on experience in using Biotage (Isolera or Selekt) HPLC, LC-MS, UV/VIS, NMR, FTICR, and other analytical instruments.
• Expertise in the synthesis of surfactants is highly recommended but not required.
• Experience in reagent product development or process validation preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot synthesis and purification problems.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, plans, and conducts laboratory experiments independently in support of new product development.
• Design and synthesis of organic molecules and polymers such as surfactants, detergent-like molecules, and PEGylated small molecules.
• Develop and optimize methods for purification and analysis of intermediates and products.
• Characterize intermediates and target compounds by HPLC, MS, NMR, and other analytical techniques.
• Support test method and process method development activities including product scale-up and transfer to production.
• Write protocols and reports, present data and interact with scientists from other groups.
• Draft documents for production, testing, validation, and use of products.
• Adhere to departmental quality and safety standards.
• Effectively communicates results to project team members, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $83,300.00-$125,000.00.

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

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