Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific field, preferably an engineering field

EXPERIENCE

• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment.
• Ability to self-motivate, prioritize work and time.
• Demonstrates a foundation in general scientific practices, principles, and concepts.
• Writes and communicates effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU regulations.
• Fundamental knowledge of statistical methods used for Pharmaceutical Process Analysis is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and gown into manufacturing areas.

• Collaborate with the process development to assess and learn new methodologies for conducting unit operations at the manufacturing scale including cell culture, harvest, and purification.
• Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail and an eagerness to learn new systems and technologies.
• Attend Internal and Customer meetings guided by supervision, may occasionally present data.
• Manages internal projects and tasks on time. Actively identify error proofing opportunities and participate in driving engineering initiatives to improve practices and procedures.
• Provide scientific input for GMP minor deviations.
• Support mock and quality audits
• Participate in changes to equipment and process design.
• Draft Manufacturing Batch Records, Performance Qualifications, Process Validation protocols, Process flow diagrams, Automation methods, and Bill of Materials, ensuring the process is technically accurate and designed for Manufacturing.
• Performs daily data monitoring and data collection. Troubleshoot technical challenges on the manufacturing floor as needed for a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Support our MSAT team with additional tasks to improve the site, ensure patient safety, and deliver for our customers.