Associate Scientist

About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Associate Scientist for a fully onsite role at a customer's site in South San Francisco, CA. This position is part of the Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team, which provides long-term support to customers' organizations to advance drug development.

Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Execution: Develop, optimize, and execute chiral and achiral HPLC, alongside other analytical methods, to characterize synthetic molecule drug substances and drug product samples in both R&D and/or GMP settings.
• Cross-Functional Support: Execute various analytical methods (e.g., LC-MS, GC, IC, KF, UV, CAD, and dissolution) to support sample requests and advance process and formulation development.
• Data Management: Rigorously document experiments and studies in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), summarize findings, and interpret complex data.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve instrument and technical method problems to ensure highly efficient laboratory operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HPLC
• LC-MS
• GC
• IC
• KF
• UV
• CAD
• Dissolution
• GMP
• GLP
• ICH guidelines
• Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar.
• Experience: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years).
• A Master's degree is also considered.
• An equivalency of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered.
• Laboratory Expertise: Strong foundation in general wet laboratory practices, analytical/organic chemistry, and hands-on experience with chromatography (HPLC and/or LCMS, including data handling and reporting).
• Professional Skills: Excellent time management, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Team Dynamics: A collaborative mindset with the proven ability to work seamlessly in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with applying cGMP/GLP guidelines to everyday documentation and instrument use, as well as knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.

Working Environment

• Laboratory Setting
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• 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.

Other Information

• This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in South SF, CA.
• Applicants from all locations within the US are welcome.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $30.00–$34.01.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
• Medical and dental plans, and a vision plan.
• 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, accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).