Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Scientist II who is highly motivated and ambitious to join our exceptional research team in Grand Island. As a world-class leader in scientific research and innovation, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an unparalleled environment for individuals who demonstrate strong work behaviors and a drive to make a significant impact. When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll become part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues in excess of $40 billion and an investment of over $1 billion per year in R&D, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
Responsibilities:
• Designs experimental plans with guidance and executes experiments, analyzes data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors
• Troubleshoots and solves problems in the design/execution of development projects
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
• Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature
• Presents data internally and contributes to external publications when appropriate
• Interacts with other internal departments (i.e., Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing)
• Performs duties independently with guidance from manager
• Follows all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned
• Work in a laboratory environment and is required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
Minimum Qualifications (must have):
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 plus years of experience or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or other related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Familiar with methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis
• Ability to identify and solve problems of moderate scope
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise, & accurate manner
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and handle multiple project tasks
We are motivated to add a team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical or biological engineering, or a related field, we would love to talk with you!
Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):
• Solid understanding of scientific principles and shown proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience in research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
• Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development
• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Previous cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)
• Previous experience with cell types used in cell therapy applications (e.g. T cells, MSC, ESC) or cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero, MRC-5, BHK)
• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems
• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15, ambr250)
Our global team of more than 100,000 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, Patheon, and PPD.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $70,000.00-$80,000.00.
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 compreh
Location: United States
Posted: Sept. 19, 2024, 11:34 p.m.
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