Scientist R&D (Fixed Term)

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scientist R&D (Fixed Term)
Oslo/Lillestrøm
If you are passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment you might be the person we’re looking for.
Our customers are world leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies and academic/hospital clinical centers which have chosen us as their partner. We supply our customers with key technologies and tools for use in protein and cell-based applications. Today these activities
are supported by a committed RD team with experienced scientists. To further strengthen our capabilities, we are seeking a hard-working and engaged Scientist who will focus on assay development and technology explorations. We guarantee an exciting and ambitious position with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/QUALITIES:

You encourage and inspire progress with a “Team first” demeanor. You take initiative in the team, are structured and dedicated. You have excellent team member skills gained from meaningful work experience as well. You work, communicate and influence optimally with hardworking
cross functional teams in a matrix organization.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have the following skills and qualifications:

• MSc with a demonstrated ability in Protein Biology and/or Protein chemistry
• Experience from working in relevant Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry or pre-clinical/clinical research hospital laboratories

Desired technical skills:

• Protein analysis (WB, ELISA and other immunoassays, multiplexing)
• Development of biological assays
• Automation
• Experimental design and statistical analysis
• Excellent writing/communication/presentation skills in English
• Proficiency in running activities, including the ability to evaluate, prioritize and balance multiple and changing activities and priorities

What we offer

• A fun and dynamic work environment
• A career in an international company with a global impact
• Work in a company that willingly invest in the innovation and technology
• Be part of exciting projects to improve human condition
• Development through continuous learning and developing skills and abilities
• Opportunity to work with the best teams in the industry

We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and CV in English. Please apply via our career site by 8th September 2024.
Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is foun

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as team member in a cross-functional team for new product development, focusing on development of new analytical methods: Feasibility, development, optimization, characterization and documentation of the methods.
• Stability testing strategy for new products
• Make detailed observations, independently analyze data, and interpret results
• Ensure laboratory compliance and Good Documentation Practice (ISO-13485:2016)
• Equipment qualification

To be successful in this role, we believe you have the following skills and qualifications:

• MSc with a demonstrated ability in Protein Biology and/or Protein chemistry
• Experience from working in relevant Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry or pre-clinical/clinical research hospital laboratorie