Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
Patheon Science and Translational Services (STS) creates innovative manufacturing and analytical platforms and technologies that can be applied in the production and testing of advanced therapies through Translational Services and expanded CDMO capabilities. The Molecular Biology Staff Scientist will play a key role in collaborating with colleagues to cultivate growth, drive innovation, and enhance customer engagement by supporting the leader of team.

EDUCATION:

M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 4+ years hands-on experience in molecular biology, molecular virology, analytics, bacteriology, or relevant field.
• Focus on innovation and product development.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing multi-variable experiments to evaluate processes, analytical methods, and formulations.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to solve complex technical issues.
• Customer-facing technical experience desirable.
• Rational persuasion particularly across sites and in discussions with collaborative groups.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and GMP guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment & balance multiple priorities.

• Coordinate with leadership team members on scientific and operational matters.
• Facilitate Technical Transfer of process into the STS Molecular biology team and ensure success across departments and multiple sites.
• Communicate progress to the leadership and colleagues.
• Address and resolve technical issues
• Work with internal partners to facilitate successful project scope and manufacturability.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, identify and evaluate raw materials, read the literature, and identify innovative ways in consultation, and collaborators.