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PAT Scientist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, NC, USA
Posted on Jun 18, 2025

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As a Scientist II in Manufacturing Sciences, you will support the development and maintenance of manufacturing processes and PAT models for oral solid dosage (OSD) products in a continuous manufacturing (CM) environment. This role involves hands-on work within a GMP setting to support process performance, product quality, and documentation. A strong understanding of OSD unit operations and regulatory expectations is required. Experience or curiosity about Chemometrics, programming (Python, R, MATLAB), and process modeling is a plus.

What will you do?

  • Support manufacturing process evaluations, investigations, and performance monitoring in a GMP-compliant environment

  • Contribute to data review and documentation for model-based and traditional process control strategies

  • Assist in the execution and documentation of activities related to model validation, process monitoring, and method transfer

  • Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, and process teams to support routine production and process optimization

  • Author and review technical documents such as batch records, protocols, and reports

  • Participate in client discussions and internal meetings as technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific field is required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development required (GMP setting)

  • Experience must include oral solid dosage (OSD) unit operations

  • Exposure to continuous manufacturing, PAT, or real-time monitoring is desirable

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Chemometrics or multivariate analysis (e.g., PCA, PLS)

  • Programming skills in Python, R, and/or MATLAB for data analysis

  • Understanding of process modeling tools and/or OSI PI systems is preferred

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Physical Requirements

Position requires normal mobility to access office and production areas; ability to sit, stand, and use standard office equipment for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

Join Us
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll play a key role in advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing using innovative, data-driven approaches. Be part of a team making a real impact in medicine production.

Apply today: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer…