Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Austin, TX. 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 screen.

Discover Impactful Work
Join our team as a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist II, where you'll contribute to ensuring consistent production of therapeutic and diagnostic products. As part of our Manufacturing Sciences team, you'll work at the intersection of research and production, supporting process optimization, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure robust, scalable manufacturing processes that meet quality standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Provide technical support for investigations and corrective actions.
• Revising and creating new technical documentation related to manufacturing and QC testing.
• Design and set up product structures in our MRP system.
• Participate in identifying and implementing improvement projects to production processes, methods, and controls.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing and Quality Assurance departments to troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems.
• Assist with the transfer of new products to Manufacturing, including scale-up from pilot to manufacturing scale and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in lean manufacturing, process development, or a related technical role required.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
• Expertise in analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, spectroscopy, etc.).
• Experience with process validation, technology transfer, and scale-up activities.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations.
• Proficiency with buffer formulation, small and large scale (>500L).
• Hands-on experience in qPCR.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong project management and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant manufacturing/quality systems.
• Experience with risk assessment and root cause analysis.
• Ability to train and support team members.
• May require occasional weekend/off-hours support.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and work in controlled environments.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Additional language skills are beneficial.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!