Scientist

• The Advanced Cell Systems Production team at ThermoFisher Scientific is responsible for testing various Primary tissue derived products including primary cells, RNA, and subcellular fractions along with reagents and for a variety of biological applications.
• Our team is dynamic and fast paced, relying on teamwork, multitasking and communication within the team and the larger organization. We are seeking an energetic individual with effective communication, technical and operational skills to join our team.
• The candidate will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and work in compliance with EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), and any other required manufacturing or company systems (e.g., E1 (Enterprise 1), Agile, Track wise, etc.).
• This position will be responsible for supporting the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals.

• The candidate will follow SOPs and work in compliance with EH&S, GLP, and any other required manufacturing or company systems (e.g., E1, Agile, Track wise, etc.).
• This position will be responsible for supporting the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of scientific principles, biology
• Culture and maintain cells using aseptic technique
• Operate manual and automated laboratory equipment like ELISA, PCR etc.
• Perform mathematical calculations routinely (e.g., viability, concentration, and density).
• Record information accurately into various electronic databases (e.g., raw and calculated data, inventory transfers, routing hours).
• Review data, recognize and report inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and think critically. Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool.
• Scheduling, closing work orders, and NPI.
• Understand and apply good documentation practices consistently when documenting work.
• On-call Hours required

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Experience/Requirements:
• Minimum of 0-2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Aseptic Technique/cGMP manufacturing
• 0-2 years of mammalian Cell Culture experience.
• Hepatocytes or primary cells culture experienced preferred
• Must be customer focused, able to work under pressure with team
• Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Proven ability to follow policies and procedures consistently and independently; written and verbal instruction, and to meet schedules required.
• Able to work with business computer software with logistics related databases desired and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to be on call, and to work some weekends if needed.

Employee Benefits:  

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:  

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance  
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance  
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.