Scientist II, Cell Biology

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Grand Island, NY

1d • $66,000 - $82,000

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In a complex world of producing biologics-based therapeutics and vaccines, help us be a part of this story with our BioProduction team. With applications that span the drug development process—from drug discovery through large-scale commercial production—help us develop a broad range of products including single-use technologies as well as analytical instruments, cell culture labware and media, centrifugation, purification, and analytics for detection of process/product impurities and contaminants. Location : Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 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. Position Summary: We are searching for a Scientist II, Cell Biology that will ensure timely and accurate creation, review, and formulation of custom Batch Records for an R&D pilot lab setting. The candidate for the position will have the potential to develop as a supportive role for R&D functions including cell culture, experimental design planning with guidance and execution of experiments, analyzing data, generating laboratory protocols, and contributing to technical reports and product summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 plus years of experience or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or other related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required
• Experience and understanding of formulations required
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems of moderate scope
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise, & accurate manner
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and manage multiple project tasks
• Frequent technical interaction with colleagues and members of other departments
• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• 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

• Familiar with methods and techniques of mammalian cell culture
• Experience in research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
• Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development
• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Previous cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)
• Previous experience with cell types used in cell therapy applications (e.g. T cells, MSC, ESC) or cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero, MRC-5, BHK)
• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems
• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15) and automated processes
• Working knowledge of scientific principles and proven proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new custom media formulation instructions using applied knowledge of Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry/Cell Biology/Biotechnology or Biomedical engineering
• Develop batch records/work instructions to allow the conversion of raw materials to finished goods in the production of media formulations
• Provide quality peer reviews of other Scientist’s batch records
• Formulation of non-GMP custom cell culture media formulations and conduct process development
• Make detailed observations and conduct data analysis in support of product and process quality
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve cell culture media manufacturing processes and techniques to improve protocols, processes and equipment
• Engage in high performance work teams to sustain a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and productivity
• Candidate must be self-directed and driven during both new and complex/challenging workflows and priorities, as well as during routine assignments
• Possess the theoretical/practical fundamental concepts and procedures of designing cell culture media and chemical formulations; continue professional development of technical expertise through experience, training, and application
• Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Performs duties independently with guidance from manager
• Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g. ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned
• Designs experimental plans with guidance and executes experiments, analyzes data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors
• Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits!
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees