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PPD Development, LP

FSP Associate Scientist: Pharmaceutics, Solid Dosage Preparation

South San Francisco, CA, United States

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Experience: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years).
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join us as an Associate Scientist!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

As an Associate Scientist your role will be to oversee the operations of clinical laboratory testing, ensure the accuracy and reliability of results, manage and mentor lab staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance in all laboratory practices.

What You’ll Do:

Formulation Preparation: Independently or work with internal scientists to prepare solid dosage formulations (blends, tablets, capsules, etc.) in development and pilot plant labs.
Characterization: Execute comprehensive material characterization for drug substances, excipients, drug product intermediates, and final solid dosage formulations to assess material attributes and formulation performance. Evaluate powder flow, bulk/tapped density, particle size distribution, powder compaction properties, tablet hardness/tensile strength, solid fraction, friability, disintegration time, solubility measurement, etc.
Data Analysis & Experimental Design: Review and analyze experimental data, identify key trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments.
Ensure documentation of all research work in electronic lab notebook. Follow departmental level documentation guidelines.
Comply with all EHS and safety requirements. Ensure completion of all required trainings.
Technical Communication: Present research findings and deliver technical recommendations to cross-functional teams within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group.

Education and Experience:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, material sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering or a closely related area.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experimental Execution: Proficiency in following complex, repetitive experimental protocols and batch records without deviation.
Software Proficiency: Must have demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for documentation and data management.
Technical Knowledge: Knowledge and hands-on experience in powder processing, handling, and characterization is highly desired.
Technical Background: A strong background in applied mathematics and core engineering principles is advantageous and considered a significant plus.
Time Management: Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to maintain focus and quality during routine tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure.
Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to record data accurately and report findings to project teams.
Teamwork: Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and actively contribute to cross-disciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with solid dosage form development and powder characterization.
Prior hands-on experience in a 100% lab-based operational environment is highly preferred.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional mobility needed.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.

Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $30.00–$34.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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