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Scientist I, Formulation


Job Location:

Rockford, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 31
Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

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 Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Warehouse Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for safe and efficient large-scale formulations and analysis of ThermoFisher Scientific products. Duties include cleaning assembling and disassembling equipment maintaining a safe & clean working environment involvement in process development and achieving production goals relative to schedule and quality. Occasional assistance in other departments such as Quality Control Packaging and other departments may also be required. Process documentation is maintained in the form of batch record sheets reports and lab notebooks. All operations are conducted under the direction of senior personnel with emphasis on safety and within the guidelines and requirements of ISO production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Focus on the manufacturing of large-scale formulations of Thermo Fisher Scientific products inand 5000 liter tanks in a laboratory and clean room environment
  • Execute production procedures according to established protocols under the direction of senior personnel
  • Perform in-process analysis of formulations using common methods: (pH UV/VIS etc.)
  • Assist in the continuous improvement of production and test methods
  • Participate on cross-functional project teams such as PPI 5S Lean and the introduction of new products
  • Participate on projects or other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • A thorough understanding of chemistry and general laboratory at an undergraduate level
  • Ability to organize/process several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is imperative
  • Detailed oriented
  • Continuous drive for personal professional and department improvement
  • Accepting of constructive feedback coachable
  • B.S. /B.A. in Chemistry Biochemistry Biological Sciences or >5 years of relevant work experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical addition mechanical aptitude highly desired
  • Ability to routinely lift 50-60 lbs drum and large-scale solids handling and the set-up and use of large-scale equipment
  • The ability to manipulate moderately heavy equipment use such as drum carts gas cylinders balances and filled carboys.
  • Associates in this position may as part of their job activities generate or manage hazardous waste as defined by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Individuals in this position are required to receive initial hazardous waste training within the first 30 working days of assignment. The initial waste training shall include but not be limited to the following general categories: Identifying hazardous and solid waste hazardous waste management recycling treatment and disposal emergency preparedness record keeping pollution prevention and waste reduction. Following initial training the Associate in this position will receive annual refresher training in the same topic field as listed above

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $22.26$31.01.

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

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