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Join us as a Scientist I

Join us as an Associate Scientist I

This is a fully onsite role based at our customers site in WilmingtonDE. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check whichincludes a drug screening.

Thermo Fishers clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate deliberate and driven by our mission to enable our clients to make the world healthier safer and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team we have a functional service provider solution which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff while allowing you the employee to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company all while maintaining full-time benefits.

The Associate scientist will perform a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices. Follows validated or experimental analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria methodology protocol and product specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.

• Solves problem with assistance pertaining to sample handling and/or instrumentation problems.

• Trains on routine operation maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation SOPs and safety procedures and guidelines.

• Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner.

• Reviews interprets and analyzes data for technical quality and compliance to protocols methods SOPs client criteria and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to customers.

• Plan perform analyze and document laboratory experiments in support of antibody development.

• Present/conclude data summaries.

• Experience with HPLC UPLC Capillary Electrophoresis cIEF is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and 1 years of experience OR MS degree in relevant scientific degree
  

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Wet chemistry pipetting liquid chromatography is a plus.

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority compendia and ICH guidelines

• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Time management and project management skills

• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants radiation toxic materials and hazardous waste.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional mobility needed.
Occasional crouching stooping with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.

Why Join Us
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific you become part of a global team that values passion innovation and a commitment to scientific excellence. Youll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthrough.