Associate Research Scientist, Proteins

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lawrenceville, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Associate Research Scientist and contribute to groundbreaking work in drug development. This fully onsite role in Lawrenceville, NJ, focuses on performing laboratory experiments for the physicochemical characterization and conjugation of protein reagents. You will collaborate across the organization to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials, playing a direct role in advancing drug development through Thermo Fisher's PPD clinical research portfolio. The company is a leading global contract research organization committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team provides sustained talent within customer organizations, bringing expertise directly into customer environments to enhance capabilities and accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of related industry experience or Master’s Degree with 4+ years of related industry experience or Ph.D. in related field with 2+ years of related industry experience
Operational and theoretical understanding of Mass Spectrometry, size exclusion chromatography and reverse phase chromatography
Basic understanding of protein conjugation chemistry is required
Proficient in scientific writing with good verbal communication skills and the ability to independently interpret and deliver results.
Ability to effectively work across levels and functions with both internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in protein conjugation chemistry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Works independently to design, execute, and analyze LCMS, SEC and other experiments to assess physicochemical properties of antibody and non-antibody protein reagents.
Performs development, validation and implementation of quantitative and qualitative assays using physiochemical methodologies (i.e. LC-MS, SEC-RI, UV-Vis) with minimal guidance.
Works independently to design and execute method development experiments for bioconjugations of antibodies and proteins.
Performs method development and refines characterization protocols as needed.
Works with minimal oversight to interpret results, plan next steps, compile final data summaries, and present results to stakeholders.
Provides oversight of experimental design and data review for junior staff members.
Assist in scientific collaborations and/or contracted research as needed.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project needs and relay information back to the group.
May serve as a technical point of contact within the group.
May lead innovation projects related to the physicochemical characterization of protein reagents.
Troubleshoots instrument problems and malfunctions.
Maintains required training per BMS standard operating procedures.
Maintains and completes notebooks and other documentation as per departmental guidelines.
Leads or contributes to writing and presentation of findings in the form of posters, publications, and oral presentations (internal and external).

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)