Senior Purification Scientist

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.
Our work in specialty diagnostics – from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages – improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

EDUCATION

• Degree in Biochemistry or equivalent scientific subject and/or higher degree in protein / immunoglobulin purification based research.

EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must have significant experience in protein purification techniques, with an expectation of at least 10 years’ experience at large laboratory / pilot scale manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Projects either through experience or recognised project management training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of modern chromatography techniques, strategies and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of protein biochemistry to drive process improvements.
• Thorough understanding of concentration / diafiltration techniques and equipment
• Experience of liaising with Key industry suppliers of purification technology
• Detailed understanding of purification process and equipment validation
• Project management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The role will include a mix of office based work and some physical laboratory and pilot scale manufacturing activity
  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
  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

• Assessing all technical and practical aspects of existing purification strategies and driving process improvements throughout the manufacturing teams to improve the quality and efficiency of product manufacture.
• Critically analyse production equipment and drive improvements to equipment selection and process design to maximise manufacturing performance.
• To participate in process development and transfer into manufacturing to maximise manufacturing performance