Chemist I, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs 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.

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manufacturing Chemist. In this role, you'll perform organic chemical reactions/ formulations and manufacturing activities in a GMP/ISO-regulated environment, working with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies. You'll execute manufacturing protocols, troubleshoot processes, maintain detailed documentation, and collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality output. This position offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement while working in a team-oriented setting focused on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our Milwaukee, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.  

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen. 
   

A Day in the Life:

• Prepare organic chemical reactions/ formulations according to approved manufacturing protocols
• Support batch production activities in regulated environments
• Complete batch records, manufacturing documentation, and quality records accurately
• Identify process deviations, investigate issues, and escalate appropriately
• Follow GMP, ISO, SOP, safety, and quality requirements
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively following assigned SOPs
• Support process optimization and operational excellence initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Technical teams

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required with no prior experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing, formulation development, or related laboratory work
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific field
• Experience following controlled procedures, SOPs, documentation requirements, quality standards in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in documentation practices and batch record completion
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance (GMP, ISO)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work while wearing required PPE
• Ability to work flexible hours including possible shift work
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety protocols
• Knowledge of data analysis and basic statistical methods such as trend analysis, stoichiometry
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment, analytical methods and instrumentation
• Buffer preparation, reagent preparation, solution preparation, product formulation
• GMP, GLP, ISO 9001 environments
• CAPA awareness, deviation handling, quality investigations
• Controlled environment manufacturing; clean room is a plus
• Chromelleon, M-Drive, AMAPS, Trackwise
• Troubleshooting process or equipment issues