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Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.
Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.
Key responsibilities:
Execute bioassays (non-cell based and cell-based), immunoassays, and binding assays. Participate in assay development as needed
Author protocols, technical memos and reports, data analysis summaries, process investigations and procedures
Daily equipment preparation and calibration
Support laboratory operation and maintenance (e.g., instrument maintenance, routine lab safety inspection)
Assist with testing schedule maintenance and coordination
Essential Functions:
Performs a variety of routine to complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Problem solves with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. • Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines. • Manages QC/QA responsibilities without supervisor or QA input. • Communicates project status to project leader. • Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner. • 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.
Qualifications:
Scientst: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years of experience
Sr. Scientist:Master's degree with 2+ years' or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years' experience in Biopharmaceutical industry
Fields of Discipline: preferably in Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or similar field of study
Experience with bioanalytical equipment and software
Experience in experimental design, method development/troubleshooting
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Hands-on Experience in plate-based methods. Proficiency in using multi-channel pipettes
Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture/aseptic technique, and cell biology techniques
Hands-on experience in cell-based bioassays
Ability to work in Biosafety Level 2 environment and follow lab safety procedures
Highly organized with a keen attention to details
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; avility to effectively communicate with supervisor and team members
Experience with statistical tools and data analysis
Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
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.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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