Analytical Chemist/ Process Development Scientist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Location/Division-Specific Information:

Milwaukee, WI. 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.

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.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Analytical Chemist/ Process Development (PD) Chemist is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes in the Chemistry production area, meeting specific quality, schedule, and cost requirements, following all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. 

Site based in Milwaukee,

A Day in the Life:

• Follow established methods and standard operating procedures.

• Work independently or as part of a team to troubleshoot problems and recommend and implement improvements in laboratory operations and equipment use.

• Develop new processes, scale-ups, and test methods.

• Participate in Practical Process Improvements (PPI) as needed.

• The position is also responsible for any other duties apparent or assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education/ Experience

• BS degree in Science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred)

• 1 - 5 years of laboratory experience in analytical chemistry. Advanced degree considered in lieu of industry experience.

• Understanding of analytical principles, theory and operation of various analytical instruments and techniques (HPLC, NMR, GC, LCMS).

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with manufacturing, involving heterocyclic organic chemical synthesis and purification.

• Ability to verbally communicate, read, and write in English.

• Computer literate (minimally email, Word, and data processing, ChemDraw or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of analytical data, troubleshooting, and method development.

• Ability to regularly handle chemicals, solvents, and potentially hazardous substances.

• Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, as the project schedule warrants.

• Be mechanically adept and able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate the equipment within their area of responsibility.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for extended periods of time and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, and crawl. Frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distant vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to differentiate colors.

• Understand and comply with RCRA Standards by successfully completing initial training for Hazardous Waste Handling within 90 days of the date of hire.