Analytical Chemist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Vilnius, Lithuania

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 Analytical Methods Development team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will develop and implement robust analytical methods supporting a diverse portfolio of products and technologies. As a Scientist III, you will lead analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting activities while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements. In this role, you will independently design and execute laboratory studies, analyze and interpret complex data, and provide technical leadership in analytical investigations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support product development, manufacturing, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to product characterization, impurity analysis, implementation of new analytical technologies, mentoring of junior scientists, and resolution of analytical challenges across development and commercial support programs.


Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in analytical method development, optimization, qualification, validation, and transfer under GMP requirements
  • Strong knowledge of chromatographic, spectroscopic, electrophoretic, and physicochemical analytical techniques (e.g., UHPLC/HPLC, IC, UV-Vis, MS, NMR, SDS-PAGE, cIEF, particle size analysis, or related methods)
  • Experience in characterization of complex molecules, impurities, degradation products, and product quality attributes
  • Ability to independently design experiments, evaluate scientific data, draw conclusions, and propose next steps
  • Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including protocols, reports, SOPs, investigations, and risk assessments
  • Strong understanding of GMP principles, data integrity requirements, and pharmaceutical quality systems
  • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in analytical laboratories
  • Experience working in cross-functional project teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Experience serving as a technical subject matter expert for analytical methods and investigations
  • Proficiency in data processing and statistical evaluation tools
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Salary

€2 625–€3 937 gross/month

The final offer will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and competencies.

What we offer

  • Annual performance bonus and additional financial benefits

  • Comprehensive health package, including private health, life and accident insurance

  • Wellbeing support for employees and their family members, including mental health consultations, health check-ups, vaccinations, and on-site health initiatives

  • Opportunities for professional growth through internal training, access to Thermo Fisher e-University, and continuous development

  • The opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization and collaborate with international teams

  • Daily benefits such as subsidized meals, gym access, and company transportation

  • An inclusive and supportive culture, with team events and community initiatives

  • 2 additional paid volunteering days per year

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 625,00–€3 937,50.

Science & R&D pay context

Based on 580 disclosed Science & R&D salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $141K/year, with most offers between $106K and $178K (10th–90th percentile: $85K–$223K).

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