Media Development Scientist Lead

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

What you will do

• Independently develop experimental plans lead study execution analyze experimental data generate laboratory protocols and write technical reports quantitative analyses and product summaries
• Work on sophisticated and meaningful problems of broad scope where analysis of situations or data requires a comprehensive evaluation of numerous factors within daring timelines
• Troubleshoot and address complicated issues in the development and implementation of development projects
• Exercise practical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and exhibit creativity and foresight in selecting approaches and techniques for acquiring solutions
• Research develop and embed new methods and technologies to elevate the efficiency of development workflows
• Actively capitalize on knowledge of industry trends to identify new opportunities for novel product offerings that address customer problems
• Maintain an accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
• Stay highly skilled keep up with new technologies review scientific literature attend seminars
• Present data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepare relevant publications
• Collaborate with various internal departments and industry leaders to launch new products
• Align with all company safety training and quality regulations (e.g. ISO compliance GLP/GMP requirements etc.) and procedures

Education / Experience

• Ph.D. or similar qualification in Biology Bioengineering Biochemistry Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of work experience; masters degree or equivalent in a related field with 5 years of hands-on practice

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture and associated with bioprocessing
• Expertise in data analysis research development troubleshooting and the assessment of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities (English and Mandarin) and the skill to interpret and summarize scientific findings clearly concisely and accurately
• Strong interpersonal abilities such as efficiently assessing ranking and coordinating various projects and priorities
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
• Demands the capability to handle chemicals and hazardous substances securely
• Should have the capability to operate during flexible hours and fulfill travel requirements up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engagement in industrial contexts specifically in optimizing processes and/or formulating cell culture media and expertise in statistical experimentation development (DOE)
• Understanding the chemical biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Past exposure to cell culture involving cell lines commonly used in protein production tasks (e.g. CHO HEK293 NS0)
• Familiarity with project management techniques including tracking of project progress resources and issues and previous experience leading small technical teams!