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Job overview
The R&D/Manufacturing Scientist I supports pharmaceutical development and manufacturing through laboratory testing and analytical method activities. The role tests raw materials, finished products, and stability samples, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with cross-functional teams while following quality and safety requirements. The Cincinnati site provides drug development and commercial manufacturing services for oral solid dose products.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll contribute to work that helps customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The company supports colleagues’ career growth and uses science to address important challenges around the world.
Site Overview
With the support of more than 800 employees, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oral Solid Dose (OSD) site in Cincinnati provides drug development and commercial manufacturing services. The site specializes in advanced dosage forms, including controlled- and sustained-release products, osmotic release dosage forms using laser drilling, liquid-filled hard capsules, controlled substances, and abuse-deterrent technologies.
Role Summary
As an R&D/Manufacturing Scientist I, you will support pharmaceutical development and manufacturing through laboratory testing and analytical method activities. You will test raw materials, finished products, and stability samples, maintain accurate records, and work with cross-functional teams while following applicable quality and safety requirements.
What You’ll Do
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Perform analytical testing of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using established methods and laboratory instruments.
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Execute validated test methods and participate in method development, validation, and qualification activities.
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Use analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, LC/MS, and dissolution testing, as applicable.
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Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation of analyses.
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Communicate results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Follow applicable cGMP, SOP, and safety requirements.
How will you get here?
*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.
*Relocation assistance is not provided.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related physical science field.
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Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience
- One year of relevant experience is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Knowledge of chemistry and analytical instrumentation.
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Experience with method development, validation, or qualification.
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Strong problem-solving, documentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Work Environment and Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform laboratory tasks requiring manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to work in cleanroom environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.
Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package
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Review our company’s Total Rewards (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
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Paid Time Off & Holidays
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401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)
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Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Employee Discount Program
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Recognition Program
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Charitable Gift Matching
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Company Paid Parental Leave
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We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
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We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,189 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$91–117K/yr25 salary ranges
- US median$31–38/hr96 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 58 open Scientist jobs in Ohio and 2,189 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Battelle Memorial Institute8 open
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- Experience
- Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 6 years (1,618 postings).
- Education
- 1,162 of the 2,189 open Scientist jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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