Analytical HPLC Scientist – Automation at Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Job Description

Our client’s R&D branch is seeking a highly motivated analytical scientist with a curiosity about new innovative technology to join the High-Throughput Automation team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about applying best-in-class automation platforms to complete analytical workflows in pharmaceutical R&D. A successful candidate will be responsible for completing custom analytical work packages for interested parties across drug modalities and ensuring high-quality data generation & reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement analytical work packages for key customers including small molecule solubility & stability workflows 

• Operate, evaluate, and maintain high-throughput automation platforms including automated solid dispensers, Hamilton liquid handlers, and Agilent UHPLCs.

• Learn analytical skills to apply across a variety of small molecule drug modalities including oral solid dose, long-acting injectables, and antibody-drug conjugates.

• Organize, evaluate, and present data in an effective and scientific manner across multidisciplinary teams.

• Utilize digital & data tools to design plate-based analytical assays and accelerate data analysis (Spotfire).

• Contribute to the continuous advancement of automation processes to build toward fully autonomous laboratories.

Basic Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience

• Prior experience in quantitative HPLC analysis including method execution & data analysis

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the role's requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Quantitative reversed-phase HPLC method development experience using OpenLab CDS by Agilent

• Proven ability to design experiments in research environment including independent creation of experimental workflows based on unique stakeholder needs

• Ability to independently troubleshoot HPLC chromatographic separations

• Previous experience utilizing automation technologies to complete scientific workflows. 

• Proficient in scientific communication to work with stakeholders to modify experimental design and clearly communicate results.

• Proven skill in collaboratively managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced team environment.

• Previous experience completing high-potency workflows with elevated saftey considerations (i.e. glovebox)

• Experience using automation scheduling software such as Green Button Go

• Ability to independently solve unique problems that may arise with robotics.

• Ability to apply Microsoft 365 software suite to perform tasks.

Benefits

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