About this role
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Organic Chemistry manufacturing department delivers premier fluorescent probes and reagents for cellular labeling and detection tools. The role seeks a highly motivated scientist with expertise in Organic Chemistry for the Eugene manufacturing team. Apply organic chemistry synthesis skills in a team-centered, collaborative laboratory.
The successful candidate performs bench science activities, including developing self-directed work plans and synthesis procedures. Extensive experience in organic synthesis on 100 mg to 500 g scale in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential. Review historical manufacturing records and analyze scientific data to execute work orders successfully.
As a senior position, influence without direct authority using training, experience, and leadership skills to meet safety, quality, delivery, and business goals. Participate in training and mentoring team members in lab practices, troubleshooting, and hazardous materials handling. Contribute to improvements in the team's safety culture and policies.
Join a culture that empowers development with the largest investment in R&D in the industry. Gain resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Supply over four thousand research and commercial products for the life sciences industry.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in organic synthesis in a manufacturing or research laboratory
- Demonstrated proficiency in reaction optimization, troubleshooting, and experimental design
- Capable of performing bench science activities and developing self-directed work plans and synthesis procedures
- Ability to influence without direct authority using training, experience, and people/leadership skills
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen
- Broad scientific knowledge and analytical expertise in organic chemistry
Responsibilities
- Work with the closest attention to personal and co-worker safety and follow all department policies on process equipment, chemical handling, and waste disposal
- Perform multi-step organic synthesis (100 mg to 500 g scale) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Review historical manufacturing records, analyze and interpret scientific data to determine processes for work orders
- Identify opportunities to resolve process issues and drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
- Follow the planned manufacturing schedule and develop individual weekly schedules to complete assigned work on time
- Participate in training and mentoring team members in standard lab practices, technical skills, troubleshooting, and safe practices
- Offer technical guidance, mentoring, and direction to team members
- Identify opportunities for chemistry process improvement in collaboration with the team
Benefits
- Opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers development
- Resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with over $40 billion in revenues
- Largest investment in R&D in the industry
- Standard work schedule (Mon-Fri)
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