A Day in the Life

* Develop and transfer new products, formulations and processes from laboratory or pilot scale into commercial manufacturing.
* Support production in increasing process robustness and stability, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
* Drive process optimizations of existing manufacturing processes.
* Prepare cGMP-compliant process documentation and regulatory submission documents for new equipment and processes.
* Contribute to cost estimations and business case evaluations for new products.
* Develop and implement innovative process strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
* Plan, design and evaluate experiments to verify feasibility, scalability and robustness of new processes.
* Analyze process data using statistical tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead or support risk assessments (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP) during process development and scale-up.
* Collaborate in cross-functional R&D projects for the development of new products, synthetic routes and technologies.
* Evaluate and implement new raw materials, alternative suppliers and process technologies.
* Support technology transfer activities across the global manufacturing network.
* Utilize modern software tools for process simulation, modeling and optimization.
* Drive process intensification and continuous manufacturing initiatives where applicable.
* Participate in troubleshooting complex chemical synthesis challenges and propose innovative technical solutions.


Keys to Success

* University degree (PhD preferred) in Chemical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry.
* Initial experience in the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of GMP requirements is advantageous.
* Strong technical and scientific understanding of chemical processes.
* Experience in continuous process development is an advantage.
* Familiarity with process analytical technologies (PAT) is a plus.
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel; experience with statistical software is beneficial.
* Good German and English skills.
* Strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Structured and systematic working style with strong analytical thinking.


We offer you a varied role in a dynamic and international environment, along with a corporate culture that embraces integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation. Thermo Fisher Scientific supports its employees through training programs, internal development opportunities, and numerous employee benefits.

As an employer, Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to equal opportunity and the support of minorities, and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

For the Linz location, compensation is based on the collective agreement of the Austrian chemical industry. For this position, we offer attractive remuneration commensurate with your qualifications and experience (statutory minimum according to the collective agreement of the Austrian chemical industry: €59,781.96 gross per year on a full-time basis). Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to performance-based compensation above the collective agreement. Experience, competence, performance, and commitment of our employees are key factors in determining remuneration. This job posting applies to employees of Patheon Austria GmbH & Co KG. All managers have been informed that employees must not suffer any disadvantages when submitting such applications.


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