Scientist I, Upstream Process Development

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scientist I, Upstream Process Development (Viral Vector Services)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 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, or improving patient diagnostics and therapies, we are here to support them.
When you join the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Things like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. You’ll also have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in an environment that will support your development.
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to join our growing Process Development team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Help design and conduct experiments for development activities.
• Complete experimental protocols / work instructions accurately and with limited supervision.
• Record results in notebook accurately, clearly, and regularly.
• Prepare experiments/data for presentation.
• Present process development data and project updates.
• Prepare and modify documents (development plans, batch records, SOPs, protocols, summary reports), including deviation and/or investigational reports.
• Participate in the development and/or optimization and implementation of new processes in the PD laboratory.
• Actively participate in laboratory instrumentation and equipment preventative maintenance and qualification programs.
• Demonstrate a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Support technical transfer activities and help to identify workflow, resource, or process gaps.
• Support the sourcing of cGMP compatible raw materials for processes.
• Assist in the sourcing, purchase, installation, startup and calibration and maintenance of Process Development equipment.
• Provide subject matter expertise for equipment and processes within functional responsibility and assist in the equipment/process transfer to cGMP manufacturing.
• Complete improvement projects identified.
• Work with process development teams to solve process challenges.

WHILE PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THIS JOB, THE EMPLOYEE:

• Will be expected to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Will be expected to learn new software and tools quickly.
• Will use highly specialized equipment and instrumentation in daily manufacturing.
• Will proactively identify areas for opportunity and drive efficiency results.
• Will critically review processes and provide input to supervisor/manager.
  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  Apply today! http://jobs.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