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Job Title: Scientist – Mass Spec Specialist II, Clinical Lab Scientist
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a team that enables our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Our Mission is to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of 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.
- Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
- Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision.
- Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation.
- Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines.
- Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately.
- Aids and trains other team members.
- Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems.
- Communicates project status to project leader.
- 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 Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- Previous experience providing knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years)
- 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
- Preferred analytical lab experience: LCMS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of LCMS
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proven track record to interpret data by performing trend analysis
- Proven track record in technical writing skills
- Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
- Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Work 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Equal Employment Opportunity: Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process.
