Scientist I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Professional Track, Band 4
Scientist I
The Oakwood Village site houses manufacturing facilities, scientific laboratories, US technical support, quality assurance teams and software development teams. The Oakwood Village site is the global manufacturing site of CLSI Frozen Reference antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) panels. Our R&D Team develops and validates new AST products for novel antibiotics and antibiotic combinations, as well as supporting the existing AST product range.
This position works both individually and in collaboration with other team members to validate new susceptibility testing products, perform reference testing for external companies and support the R&D needs of the Microbiology Division.
You’ll be part of a team of employees who share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve humanity by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The jobholder is expected to work using microbiological and analytical techniques. They are expected to have relevant experience in at least one of these areas and extensive training will be provided on the other. Therefore, the jobholder should have at least one of the following:

• A degree or equivalent in microbiology or a related subject. Experience in a microbiology laboratory with the ability to demonstrate competency in microbiological techniques, especially AST. OR
• A degree or equivalent in the biological or pharmacological sciences. Experience in biostatistics, data analytics and presentation, especially in comparative studies.

In addition, the jobholder should demonstrate good analytical, organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, especially Word and Excel, is required.

Some experience in the following would be of benefit but is not crucial:

• A formulations development role.
• Experience as an end user of AST products.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
• A strongly innovative mindset
• Knowledge of programming techniques with respect to data analytics

Working on development projects, support projects and clinical trials, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support for the validation of new susceptibility testing products, including;
• Reviewing clinical trial protocols
• Supporting / executing clinical trials and writing reports.
• Application of the following techniques during clinical trial validations, and other antimicrobial susceptibility testing:
• Microbiological techniques. e.g. AST
• Aseptic Techniques
• Analyzing and interpreting data to draw logical conclusions.
• Producing scientific reports and presentations