Analytical Development Scientist III

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, or improving patient diagnostics and therapies, we are here to support them.

When you join the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Things like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. You’ll also have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in an environment that will support your development.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to join our growing CMC Development team.

Job Title: Analytical Development Scientist III

Location/Division Specific Information: US - Massachusetts – Plainville – On-site

How will you make an impact?

In CMC Development, our goal is to develop, characterize and scale-up bioprocesses for robust manufacture of viral vectors to help our clients deliver lifesaving therapies to patients.

As a Scientist III in analytical development (AD), you will plan, design, execute, and document analytical testing and method transfer activities. You will also act as domain expert in analytical development for viral vector while supporting detailed transfer and development of analytical methods from clients into Bioprocess Sciences lab. You will be supporting assay transfer out to QC for cGMP testing.

This is a hands-on position. The ideal candidate shall have excellent lab skills, strong documentation skills, ability to analyze and summarize data to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and tight-knit collaboration skills.

What will you do?

As a bench scientist, independently support the development, assessment and execution of one or more analytical methods that is grounded in Analytical Chemistry particularly mass spectrometry (MS), Biophysics and Physiochemistry. Examples are analytical ultracentrifugation, dynamic light scanning, mass photometry, HPLC
Mentor and coach junior team members
Independently develop and review SOPs, work instructions, test records, and test reports
Design and execute, independently or as a Team, data-driven DOEs to support QbD assessment of assays, products, and processes.
Independently lead analytical method transfer from client to CMC Development and to QC
Independently analyze data, present results and conclusions to the team
Periodic client-facing role to walk through methodology and data analysis
Innovate within the Gene Therapy field to expand Process and Product knowledge
Responsible for some lab management tasks
Keep current on Environment, Health & Safety policies, ensure safe environmental and working conditions in the Analytical Sciences labs

How will you get here?

B.S. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Engineering or related field with 7 yrs., Masters degree with 3 year experience, or PhD with 1 year experience

Experience, skills and abilities

Experience with analytical assays for mass spectrometry ideally in gene therapy.
Knowledge and experience with chemistry, analytical chemistry, biophysics, and/or virology is highly desirable.
Broad technical proficiency, ability to solve complex issues independently and as a part of a team
Significant laboratory documentation experience
Familiar with GLP requirements; some knowledge of cGMP requirements of biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment & handle multiple priorities
An onsite, flexible work schedule is required
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

Will work in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously!
Will be self-motivated and proactively drive efficient execution.
Will be encouraged to learn new software, processes, and tools quickly!
Will use outstanding equipment and instrumentation in daily manufacturing.
Will demonstrate flexibility with changes to working environment and deliver high quality results.
Will critically review processes and recommend improvements to supervisor/manager.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate since race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $91,000.00–$135,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Details

Location

Plainville, MA 02762, USA

Salary

$91,000 – $135,000/year

Experience

Min. 7 years7 yrs.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to join our growing CMC Development team.

Job Title: Analytical Development Scientist III

Location/Division Specific Information: US - Massachusetts – Plainville – On-site

How will you make an impact?

In CMC Development, our goal is to develop, characterize and scale-up bioprocesses for robust manufacture of viral vectors to help our clients deliver lifesaving therapies to patients.

What will you do?

As a bench scientist, independently support the development, assessment and execution of one or more analytical methods that is grounded in Analytical Chemistry particularly mass spectrometry (MS), Biophysics and Physiochemistry. Examples are analytical ultracentrifugation, dynamic light scanning, mass photometry, HPLC
Mentor and coach junior team members
Independently develop and review SOPs, work instructions, test records, and test reports
Design and execute, independently or as a Team, data-driven DOEs to support QbD assessment of assays, products, and processes.
Independently lead analytical method transfer from client to CMC Development and to QC
Independently analyze data, present results and conclusions to the team
Periodic client-facing role to walk through methodology and data analysis
Innovate within the Gene Therapy field to expand Process and Product knowledge
Responsible for some lab management tasks
Keep current on Environment, Health & Safety policies, ensure safe environmental and working conditions in the Analytical Sciences labs

How will you get here?

B.S. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Engineering or related field with 7 yrs., Masters degree with 3 year experience, or PhD with 1 year experience

Experience, skills and abilities

Experience with analytical assays for mass spectrometry ideally in gene therapy.
Knowledge and experience with chemistry, analytical chemistry, biophysics, and/or virology is highly desirable.
Broad technical proficiency, ability to solve complex issues independently and as a part of a team
Significant laboratory documentation experience
Familiar with GLP requirements; some knowledge of cGMP requirements of biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment & handle multiple priorities
An onsite, flexible work schedule is required
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

Will work in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously!
Will be self-motivated and proactively drive efficient execution.
Will be encouraged to learn new software, processes, and tools quickly!
Will use outstanding equipment and instrumentation in daily manufacturing.
Will demonstrate flexibility with changes to working environment and deliver high quality results.
Will critically review processes and recommend improvements to supervisor/manager.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $91,000.00–$135,000.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards