Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Scientist I Downstream process Development

Posted Sep 30, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
1 - 2 years of relevant lab experience.
Education
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

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Role Summary

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The Process Development Scientist contributes to the development, confirmation, and transfer of downstream processes for manufacturing. The role performs laboratory work and collaborates with scientists, other departments, and customers on process development and transfer activities.

What You'll Do

  • Perform laboratory experiments to develop, assess, or transfer downstream processes, using technologies such as chromatography and UFDF.
  • Interpret client documents and literature to plan approaches for process development and transfer.
  • Communicate findings and data relevance to a multidisciplinary team and customers.

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Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and 1–2 years of relevant lab experience. Candidates should be able to adapt to an evolving environment, follow standard procedures with attention to detail, learn new skills, and work independently with strong communication and prioritization skills.

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

Saint Louis, MO / Pharma Services Group/ 100% Onsite

Discover Impactful Work

This position offers an opportunity to be a part of our dedicated team of Process Development Scientists. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the development, confirmation, and transfer of downstream processes to be used during manufacturing, playing a crucial role in our global operations[AS1.1]. Working alongside customers, scientists, and other departments, you will help implement advanced solutions to our high-quality biopharmaceutical facilities.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will:

• Perform laboratory experiments to develop, assess, or transfer downstream[DR2.1] processes. You will gain experience using industry standard technology such as chromatograph[AS3.1]y and UFDF.

• Learn to interpret client documents and literature to strategize approaches for successful process development and/or transfer activities.

• Communicate findings and discuss relevance of your data to a multi-discipline team consisting of upstream, downstream, and analytical scientists, quality assurance, process engineers and our customers.

Education

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years of relevant lab experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to function in a constantly evolving environment.

• High attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard procedures.

• Strong desire to learn new skills.

• Ability to work independently with excellent communication and prioritization skills. [AS4.1]

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, as well as lift and perform repetitive hand motions.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.