Job Description

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $45 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

　　Our global team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon

　　In Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be a part of a team that values people, performance, quality, and innovation. Our Norway site has been ranked top 10 in Norway as a Great Place to Work the last 3 years, been the winner of Norwegian Tech Award and the winner of Norges Smarteste Industribedrift. We enable our employees with the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to world health. We strongly encourage our team members to develop through continuous learning and offer great career development opportunities in an international company with a global impact.

　　Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to be a part of a company known to be a fast-paced global leader in serving science? Do you want to apply your chemistry knowledge and scientific skills to develop solutions that will potentially impact the lives of someone you know? If so, you could be the person we're looking for.

　　R&D Scientist, Chemistry – 6-12 months research project

　　Lillestrøm, Norway

　　Our bead and chemistry capabilities in Norway play a crucial role in supporting key flagship projects across Thermo Fisher. Our particle technology R&D group in Lillestrøm now has 25 chemists working in the field of polymer, organic and inorganic chemistry. The group specializes on development of magnetic Dynabeads and DynaGreen for isolation of biomolecules, diagnostic assays and DNA sequencing.

　　We are now hiring a R&D Scientist to support a research project.

　　What will you do:

　　Participate in the development of surface coatings & functionalization.

　　Participate in the development of magnetic particles mainly based on iron oxide.

　　Plan, design, execute and report experimental work.

　　Enjoy working in cross-functional teams.

　　Maintain high level of quality through detailed documentation.

　　How will you get there:

　　BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, or other related fields, or technical college (teknisk fagskole eller yrkesskole) with relevant laboratory experience.

　　Enjoy working in the lab; majority of your time will be spent on lab work.

　　Like to take initiative and at the same time be part of a team.

　　Structured and dedicated

　　Experience from industry will be an advantage.

　　Experience with quality management system ISO13485 and use of experimental design are considered an advantage.

　　Strong English skills and fluency in a Scandinavian language is preferred.

　　What we offer:

　　Fun and dynamic work environment

　　Experience in an international company with a global impact

　　Be part of an exciting project to improve human condition.

　　Development through continuous learning and developing skills and abilities.

　　We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and CV in English (in one document for easy upload). Please apply via http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ by 11th of February. Ref: R-01216158. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

　　If you have questions about the position and/or Thermo Fisher Scientific – Silje Lien, Manager, Chemistry, [email protected].

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 130,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

　　Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.