Work Schedule
Standard (MonFri)
Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Scientist II who is highly motivated and highreaching to join our outstanding research team in Grand Island. As a worldclass leader in scientific research and innovation Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an unparalleled environment for individuals who demonstrate strong work behaviors and an aim to make a significant impact. When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific youll become part of a hardworking driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues in excess of $40 billion and an investment of over $1 billion per year in R&D we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
Responsibilities:
- Designs experimental plans with guidance and conducts experiments analyzes data generates laboratory protocols technical reports and product summaries
- Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors
- Troubleshoots and solves problems in the design/ of development projects
- Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
- Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with opposing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature
- Presents data internally and contributes to external publications when appropriate
- Interacts with other internal departments (i.e. Business Development Quality Operations Technical Services and/or Marketing)
- Performs duties independently with guidance from manager
- Follows all company safety training and quality regulations (e.g. ISO compliance GLP/GMP requirements etc. and procedures
- May be required to perform other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned
- Work in a laboratory environment and is required to lift up to 40 lbs
- Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
Minimum Qualifications (must have):
- Bachelors degree with 2 plus years of experience or Masters degree in Biology Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry or other related field or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Familiar with methods and techniques of smallscale mammalian cell culture
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis
- Demonstrated competence in data analysis
- Ability to identify and solve problems of moderate scope
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear concise & accurate manner
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to efficiently evaluate and balance multiple project tasks
We are motivated to add a teamplayer with strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a degree in biochemistry biology chemical or biological engineering or a related field we would love to talk with you!
Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):
- Understanding of scientific principles and shown proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)
- Experience in research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents systems products or technologies
- Prior industrial experience particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development
- Understanding of chemical biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
- Previous cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO HEK293 NS0
- Previous experience with cell types used in cell therapy applications (e.g. T cells MSC ESC) or cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero MRC5 BHK)
- Familiarity with the operation of benchtop stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scaleup of bioreactor and mixing systems
- Experience with highthroughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15 ambr250
Our distributed team of more than 100000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industryleading brands including Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems Invitrogen Fisher Scientific Unity Lab Services Patheon and PPD.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $67000.00$85000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short and longterm disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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