Associate Scientist I

Work Schedule**

Standard (Mon-Fri)

**Environmental Conditions**

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Office, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

**Job Description**

**Associate Scientist I** ** Bend**

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll help solve some of the worlds toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, to ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

**Location/Division Specific Information**

The Bend, Oregon site is a multi-product and multi-client pharmaceutical development site specializing in developing and manufacturing solid oral dosage formulations of small molecules in preclinical and early phase clinical trials (phase 1 and 2). We are the Solubilization Center of Excellence within Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group, and as such, have expertise in such technologies as hot-melt extrusion, spray-drying, and particle size reduction.

**How will you make an impact?**

The **Associate Scientist I** provides technical and manufacturing support to the Formulation and Process Development team in the production of pharmaceutical Spray Dried Intermediates (SDI) and Solid Dosage Forms (tablets, capsules, sachets).

**What will you do?**

+ Develop skills in assembly, disassembly, operation, and cleaning of process equipment (such as spray dryers, tablet presses, mills, roller compactors, fluid beds, hot melt extruders, and blenders).

+ Gather experimental data in lab notebooks consistent with company policy and good laboratory practices.

+ Develop skills in routine powder and tablet characterization.

+ Maintain cleanliness of equipment, work areas and facility.

+ Perform general maintenance on research & development (R&D) process and laboratory equipment as needed.

**How will you get here?**

**Education**

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Preferably working toward Associates/Bachelors degree in physical science, chemistry, chemical science, material science, engineering, or related field.

**Experience**

+ Technical experience in research lab or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

+ Mechanical proficiency is a plus.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**

+ Good work ethic, mechanical proficiency, and a desire to learn.

+ Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

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.