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At a glance
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Compliance Specialist III in Plainville, MA. It is a full-time role in Risk, Compliance & Legal, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $83,300–$125,000 a year. The description mentions SAP and Six Sigma. Thermo Fisher Scientific has 99 other openings in the US, 2 of them in Plainville, MA.
How the pay compares
Thermo Fisher Scientific advertises $83,300 to $125,000 a year, a midpoint of $104,150 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 93% of the 14 risk & legal jobs in Massachusetts that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $164,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Massachusetts tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 38 states. Most are in healthcare & pharma (16), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (12). The biggest locations are Middleton, WI (7), Cincinnati, OH (7) and Pittsburgh, PA (7). 19% of them are remote, 27% are open to entry-level candidates and 51% show pay. We collect Thermo Fisher Scientific's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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OfficeJob 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:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, join our collaborative team as a Scientist III in Formulation, where you'll contribute to developing and manufacturing biopharmaceutical products. You'll apply your technical expertise to ensure the highest quality standards while working with advanced technologies and processes. This position offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, enhance processes, and contribute to therapies that help improve global health and environmental sustainability.
You will manage technical projects, provide manufacturing support, and resolve complex process challenges while ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. Your role will involve developing and optimizing formulation processes, conducting validation studies, and working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver excellent results. This position offers professional development opportunities within our organization that values integrity, dedication, collaboration, and innovation.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• Additional certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or related areas are beneficial
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and quality systems
• Expertise in process validation, risk assessments, and process control strategies
• Proficiency in manufacturing documentation systems and batch record review
• Experience with technology transfer and scale-up processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in English required; additional language skills beneficial
• Experience with relevant software systems (SAP, LIMS, etc.)
• Availability for flexible scheduling including on-call duties when required
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Other
Relocation assistance is not provided.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.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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