Cell Therapy Application Scientist III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Applications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with Product Management, Market Development, and R&D to develop, synthesize, and publish application data that supports customer workflows for the Cell Culture and Cell Therapy business. Your focus will be on T-cell based cell therapies, particularly in the CAR-T space. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our applications data and stories enable developers and manufacturers to optimize their cell therapy workflows. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-class investigators, research institutions, regulatory and standards organizations, and biotech/biopharma worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering with at least 5 years of industry-relevant experience; master’s with at least 3 years of experience or PhD (preferred)
• Hands-on technical cell therapy process development/manufacturing experience
• Strong experience in developing products for regulated (GMP) customers
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proven experience and understanding of customer requirements
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work within a diverse team and contribute to an encouraging, transparent, positive work environment
• Marketing experience beneficial
• Statistical skills using current platforms (e.g., JMP, design expert) desirable
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential
• Self-motivated, independent, organized, and a proactive driving force of execution
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a matrixed environment
• Able to adapt quickly to changing needs caused by time, budget, or business constraints
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• Design, perform, and evaluate lab experiments, with a focus on applying collected VOC data to publishing outcomes.
• Build compelling scientific publications using existing resources to serve industry needs
• Perform statistical analysis and practice DOE methods
• Work with customers to learn their technical, scientific, and process workflow needs, and develop new application project ideas to meet those needs
• Collaborate with cell biologists, chemists, bioinformaticians, engineers, product managers, market development managers, customer support, internal cross-functional core teams, and external scientists
• Represent the company at scientific meetings, give talks, and present posters
• Some travel may be required to visit customers, collaborators, and attend conferences
• Support business priorities