Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences will serve as the lead for projects related to development and improvement of DNA-based diagnostic reagents with minimum supervision.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Simultaneously lead and prioritize multiple projects and products across multiple functional groups while meeting target due dates under minimal guidance.
• Work independently, or with peers, to actively improve processes and procedures, as well as identify, develop and implement solutions to tackle problems with moderate complexity
• May be required to train colleagues once proficiency is gained in current role.
• Processes include reconstitution, quantification, QC test, organization and maintenance of all raw materials such as oligonucleotides, ancillary reagents, genomic DNAs, etc.
• Monitor performance of equipment/machines/tools and manufacturing processes
• Update and maintain required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to Scientist III/Management
• Implement practical knowledge of PPI Business System/LEAN concepts, including continuous improvement, under minimal guidance

Key Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/ or scientific discovery
• Knowledge and extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
• Follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with members of the group, as well as those in other departments
• Collects and organizes data in an appropriate manner
• Ability to use PCs and MS Office for data input and/or analysis
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory and business data
• Ensure that safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times, especially in the application of universal precautions in handling of all blood and blood products
• Ensure all processes and teams are in adherence of cGMP and GDP
• Ensure compliance with corporate, site, and regulatory policies, practices, and guidelines

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequently work at lab bench, in low temperature freezers and at PC workstations
• Handle blood samples and blood byproducts occasionally
• Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Simultaneously lead and prioritize multiple projects and products across multiple functional groups while meeting target due dates under minimal guidance.
• Work independently, or with peers, to actively improve processes and procedures, as well as identify, develop and implement solutions to tackle problems with moderate complexity
• May be required to train colleagues once proficiency is gained in current role.
• Processes include reconstitution, quantification, QC test, organization and maintenance of all raw materials such as oligonucleotides, ancillary reagents, genomic DNAs, etc.
• Monitor performance of equipment/machines/tools and manufacturing processes
• Update and maintain required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to Scientist III/Management
• Implement practical knowledge of PPI Business System/LEAN concepts, including continuous improvement, under minimal guidanc

Key Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/ or scientific discovery
• Knowledge and extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
• Follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively with members of the group, as well as those in other departments
• Collects and organizes data in an appropriate manner
• Ability to use PCs and MS Office for data input and/or analysis
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory and business data
• Ensure that safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times, especially in the application of universal precautions in handling of all blood and blood products
• Ensure all processes and teams are in adherence of cGMP and GDP
• Ensure compliance with corporate, site, and regulatory policies, practices, and guideline