Senior Scientist

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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 We are seeking a Senior Scientist with expertise in the development, optimization, and technical support of molecular biology products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional R&D teams to drive innovation, product and process improvements, and ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence and product performance.

As a technical leader, you will provide scientific expertise to support manufacturing operations and product quality improvement initiatives. Working at the interface of R&D and Operations, you will lead technical investigations, solve complex scientific and manufacturing challenges, and implement data-driven solutions that improve product quality, process robustness, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and support manufacturing technologies and bioanalytical methods for molecular biology products.
• Transfer new products, methods, and technologies from R&D to Manufacturing, ensuring robust and scalable processes.
• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing support, product quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead technical investigations, perform root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for manufacturing issues and customer complaints.
• Design, execute, and analyze validation, stability, robustness, and other product performance studies using appropriate statistical methods.
• Coordinate changes to product formulations, manufacturing processes, analytical methods, and related technical documentation through established change control processes.
• Analyze experimental and manufacturing data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor junior scientists, contribute innovative ideas through scientific literature review, and ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related scientific field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, product development, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Experience designing and executing validation, stability, robustness, and other analytical studies using statistical tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical investigations, solve complex scientific problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and communication skills.

Salary €2 625–€3 937 gross/month

The final offer will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and competencies.

What We Offer

• Annual performance bonus and additional financial benefits.
• Comprehensive health package, including private health, life and accident insurance.
• Wellbeing support for employees and their family members, including mental health consultations, health check-ups, vaccinations, and on-site health initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional growth through internal training, access to Thermo Fisher e-University, and continuous development.
• The opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization and collaborate with international teams.
• Daily benefits such as subsidized meals, gym access, and company transportation.
• An inclusive and supportive culture, with team events and community initiatives.
• 2 additional paid volunteering days per year.

Compensation The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 625,00–€3 937,50.