What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers?
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Job Description
- Perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations for release and stability accurately and in timely and safe manner.
- Independently perform method validations and method transfers. Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision.
- Documents experimental data appropriately and accurately in electronic laboratory notebook; assists in writing technical reports.
- Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
- Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision.
- Sets up and maintains laboratory equipment, optimizes laboratory operations for efficient use of time and resources.
- Leads troubleshooting of equipment and experimental problems.
- Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately.
- Mentors and trains other team members and assists in instrument troubleshooting and analytical problems.
- Communicates project status, data and technical issues to project lead and responds to leaders' needs and questions.
- Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
- Understands and adheres to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and cGMP compliance.
- Responsible for compliance with all applicable client policies and procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4 years')
- OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years')
- OR PhD
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: Compendial analysis, Coulometric Karl Fisher, UV-VIS, HPLC, icIEF and CE-SDS and other biopharmaceutical testing.
- At least one year of cGMP experience in a regulated lab is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Proficient in Empower.
- Proven ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis.
- Understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science.
- Proven ability in technical writing skills.
- Ability to independently optimize analytical methods.
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Time management and project management skills.
- Statistical knowledge and experience are preferred.
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.
- Ability to be flexible and be able to re-prioritize in a short notice to meet business needs.
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
Working Environment
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
