Scientist I

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
$26.39–$39.59
Posted Nov 11, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Microsoft Office
Patient Care
Problem Solving
Writing

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manufacturing Sciences Scientist I, where you'll contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll support manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing and implementing production processes while ensuring compliance with quality standards. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manufacture critical products for diagnostics, research, and therapeutic applications. The position offers opportunities to enhance processes, solve technical challenges, and directly impact patient care through high-quality manufacturing.

REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required in a GMP environment

•Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related scientific field

•Strong understanding of analytical methods, quality control testing, and documentation practices

•Contribute to raw material second-sourcing projects, including conducting characterization studies and bench builds.

•Perform characterization studies and analyze organic or inorganic compounds, raw materials, and finished products.

•Operate general laboratory instrumentation, including GC/MS, GC/FID, UV-Vis, FTIR, IR, Rotavap, and fluorescence spectrophotometers.

•Execute bench experiments effectively and develop polymer products and related processes to meet performance specifications.

•Demonstrated proficiency in standard laboratory techniques and equipment operation

•Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, and other analytical instrumentation

•Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, and other relevant regulatory requirements

•Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, batch records, and investigation reports\

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems

•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

•Work safely and independently in the lab with minimal supervision, ensuring reproducible procedures and reliable investigation results.

•Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams

•Ability to work various schedules including potential overtime when needed

•Demonstrate strong attention to detail.

•Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work in laboratory/manufacturing environments

•English language proficiency required; additional languages beneficial

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $26.39–$39.59.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

•A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

•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 (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

•Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

•Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards