Scientist, Large Molecule

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Collegeville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, Large Molecule performs laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical drug substances and drug products in an R&D setting, working within a team to test routine large-molecule products. This is a fully onsite role at a customer site in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided and relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. The role is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Laboratories Functional Service Partnership team, which provides long-term laboratory support within customer organizations to advance drug development. The Scientist performs analytical work according to protocols and current GSK policies and procedures, works to GxP standards, and supports safe, accurate laboratory operations. Training includes Labware, IDBS, Empower, and analytical techniques. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology, plus experience comparable to 2–4 years; alternatively, a master’s degree and experience comparable to at least 1 year. An equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and directly related experience may be considered. Relevant knowledge includes chromatography and separation techniques, chromatography software, analytical sample preparation and testing, analytical instrumentation, compendial testing and regulatory guidelines, and GxP and ALCOA++.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a similar field, with experience comparable to 2–4 years; or a master’s degree with experience comparable to at least 1 year.
An equivalent combination of appropriate education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.
Familiarity with chromatography and separation techniques, such as HPLC, cIEF, and CE.
Familiarity with chromatography software, such as Empower and OpenLab CDS.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications to perform tasks.
Experience preparing samples for qualitative and quantitative analytical testing.
Familiarity with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
Familiarity with compendial testing and regulatory guidelines, such as ICH, USP, and EP.
Familiarity with GxP and ALCOA++.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
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.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Responsibilities

Perform complex laboratory activities, including sample analysis.
Ensure proper sample storage and maintain sample and reagent inventories.
Perform analytical work in accordance with protocols.
Train on Labware, IDBS, Empower, and analytical techniques.
Document data in accordance with current GSK policies and procedures.
Perform peer review of data in a timely manner.
Work to GxP standards.
Follow safe laboratory practices, including waste disposal and hazard identification.
Attend regular safety training.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting as needed.
Assist with laboratory cleanouts when scheduled.
Complete all required training in a timely manner.