Thermo Fisher Scientific-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Logan, UT
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Location: Logan, UT / Bioproduction When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Position Summary: This Bioprocess Engineer will help our team drive process and product innovation through adaptation of both existing and novel single-use technologies. This role will support our new product development pipeline through conceptualization, research, design, and evaluation. The team member will work diligently in collaboration with other R D teams by generating application-specific biotechnology data and verifying all new products meet all functional requirements for the intended use. Day-to-day work will cover a broad range of both upstream and downstream bioprocessing unit operations involving our single-use offerings as well as their associated controllers and peripheral equipment.

  • Collaborate and drive experiment plans, perform studies, and analyze and report study results and recommendations both verbally and in written formats.
  • Perform engineering analysis and modeling (i.e., heat and mass transfer, CFD, surface chemistry, biological systems, etc.) of components and systems using sound, established engineering and root cause analysis principles.
  • Go-to subject matter expert in R D to help research, conceptualize, explore, and develop bioprocessing solutions and technologies for the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Engage in rapid design, test, and build cycles for rapid bioprocess technology development.
  • Coordinate, assist, and/or execute process characterization and process validation studies as needed (in-house or externally).
  • Support problem solving and continuous process/product improvements.
  • Document experimental results/concepts to support patent and intellectual property portfolio.
  • Contribute towards several projects simultaneously and deliver high quality work.
  • Work with customer base and field representatives on new product and process concepts including alpha and beta testing.
  • Travel as required to perform job functions up to 10%
  • Bachelor of Science degree (Chemical, Biological, or Biochemical Engineering; or Molecular, Cell, or Protein Biology; or a similarly appropriate field of study) with 4 - 8 years hands-on experience in bioprocess engineering in process development, MSAT, process engineering, or similar position OR Masters Degree with 2 - 4 years
  • Knowledge of and experience with general bioprocess unit operations (cell culture, microbial fermentation, harvest & recovery) and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) type environments; understanding of associated industrial standards.
  • Experienced with design of experiments and post-experimental analysis and decision making.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity in tasks and project definition.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, applied to both internal and external communications.
  • Software proficiency: MS office programs, SAS/JMP, DoE, Matlab/Simulink, CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
  • Ability to work across teams and support multiple organizations effectively.
  • Ability to be a team leader and mentor on projects.
  • Problem solving skills including data interpretation, root cause analysis, and project prioritization. Ability to use standard troubleshooting concepts and develop new as needed.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently and proactively with minimal guidance.
  • Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • MS or PhD in Biological, or Biochemical Engineering; or Molecular, Cell, or Protein Biology; or a similarly appropriate field of study.
  • Automation and instrumentation proficiency: knowledge of Delta-V, PLC, PAC based bioreactor control systems and supporting unit operations.
  • Direct experience and familiarity with suspension and/or adherent mammalian cell culture processes in bioreactor systems.
  • Basic project management skills (time management, interpret Gantt charts).
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