Sr Research Scientist - Large Molecule

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Greenfield, IN. We welcome applicants from all locations within the U.S. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 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. Discover Impactful Work: As a Sr Research Scientist, you will oversee complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provide technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences degree) or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: HPLC, ELISA, GC, MS, Dissolution Testing, Inhalation Testing, Biopharmaceutical Testing, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, TOC
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Time management and project management 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.

Responsibilities

Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology.
Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status. Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues.
Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials, and presents posters and makes podium presentations at conferences.
Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers