Scientist II, Cell Biology

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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.

In a complex world of producing biologics-based therapeutics and vaccines, help us be a part of this story with our BioProduction team. With applications that span the drug development process—from drug discovery through large-scale commercial production—help us develop a broad range of products including single-use technologies as well as analytical instruments, cell culture labware and media, centrifugation, purification, and analytics for detection of process/product impurities and contaminants.

Location: Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, whichincludes a drug screening.

Position Summary:
We are searching for a Scientist II, Cell Biology that will ensure timely and accurate creation, review, and formulation of custom Batch Records for an R&D pilot lab setting. The candidate for the position will have the potential to develop as a supportive role for R&D functions including cell culture, experimental design planning with guidance and execution of experiments, analyzing data, generating laboratory protocols, and contributing to technical reports and product summaries.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new custom media formulation instructions using applied knowledge of Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry/Cell Biology/Biotechnology or Biomedical engineering
• Develop batch records/work instructions to allow the conversion of raw materials to finished goods in the production of media formulations
• Provide quality peer reviews of other Scientist’s batch records
• Formulation of non-GMP custom cell culture media formulations and conduct process development
• Make detailed observations and conduct data analysis in support of product and process quality
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve cell culture media manufacturing processes and techniques to improve protocols, processes and equipment
• Engage in high performance work teams to sustain a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and productivity
• Candidate must be self-directed and driven during both new and complex/challenging workflows and priorities, as well as during routine assignments
• Possess the theoretical/practical fundamental concepts and procedures of designing cell culture media and chemical formulations; continue professional development of technical expertise through experience, training, and application
• Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Performs duties independently with guidance from manager
• Complies with 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

Potential responsibilities may include:

• 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
• Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature

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 discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required
• Experience and understanding of formulations required
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis
• Demonstrated 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 manage multiple project tasks
• Frequent technical interaction with colleagues and members of other departments

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

• Familiar with methods and techniques of mammalian cell culture
• 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) and automated processes
• Working knowledge of scientific principles and proven proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards