MSAT Value Stream Engineer III

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Grand Island, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make an Impact Where Science Meets Manufacturing At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work has purpose. As an MSAT Value Stream Engineer III at our Grand Island, New York site, you’ll play an important role in supporting and advancing the manufacturing processes behind products used by customers across the life sciences industry. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being close to manufacturing—solving complex problems, improving processes, introducing new technologies, and seeing the direct impact of their work. You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your technical expertise will help improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and manufacturing reliability while supporting our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or another related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in process engineering, product development, MSAT, or a related manufacturing/technical function.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process validation and change control.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments when required.
• Experience supporting or providing technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on or technical experience with the formulation and manufacturing of cell culture media, supplements, or reagents.
• Knowledge of aqueous chemistry and the biochemical, organic compounds, and metal salts used in cell culture media.
• Experience with powder manufacturing processes.
• Experience implementing cost-reduction, productivity, or manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support and technical leadership for cell culture media manufacturing.
• Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Partnering directly with Production to identify workflow barriers, improve throughput, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Providing 24-hour real-time technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues, including identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Leading or supporting deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
• Developing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes.
• Supporting new product introductions and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Helping minimize production disruptions and improve the reliability and consistency of manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrating Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Supporting additional business and manufacturing priorities as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior