Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 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 increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.

Location / Division

Grand Island, NY / BioProduction

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a highly creative scientist with expertise in cell culture bioprocessing to take a leading role in our internal research efforts. The selected candidate will plan and conduct laboratory studies pertaining to the development of novel cell culture media formulations and processes.

What will you do?
* Designs experimental plans, leads study execution, analyzes experimental data, generates laboratory protocols, and writes technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries
* Works on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
* Troubleshoots and solves problems in the design/execution of development projects
* Exercises practical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and exhibits creativity and foresight in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
* Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies to improve effectiveness of development workflows
* Maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
* Maintains high level of professional expertise and substantial knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products, review of current scientific literature, and attendance at scientific seminars and meetings
* Presents data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepares other publications when appropriate
* Interacts closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations and/or Technical Services) in the commercialization of new products
* Frequent technical interactions with outside collaborators through seminars and publications and with customers through teleconferences, site visits, and scientific meetings
* Performs duties independently with only general direction given
* Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures

Physical Requirements

* Works in a laboratory environment, is required to lift to 40 lbs., and may be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
* Able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
* Must be able to work flexible hours; travel may be required as much as 5 2013 10 %
* May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned

How will you get here?

Education / Experience
* Bachelor2019s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related discipline AND 2 years of related experience; OR master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related discipline

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
* Working knowledge of scientific principles associated with bioprocessing workflows
* Demonstrated competence in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
* Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
* Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and adapt to changing project priorities

Preferred Qualifications
* Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development.
* Working knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DOE)
* 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)
* Prior Industrial experience in continuous bioprocess development for human biotherapeutic applications (perfusion/chemostat-based culture methods).
* Previous experience with 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)

Our global team of more than 75,000 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. For more information, please visit www.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.