Thermo Fisher Scientific
R&D Process Development Scientist I, Cell Culture & Cell Therapy (Grand Island, NY)
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Job Description
- Req#: R-01340219
- Cell culture pre-work: collaborate on study plan and DOE generation, formulating medium and feeds, cell banking, passaging, and sample analysis
- Bioreactor setup and cleanup: building line sets, autoclave operation, sensor management, loading control profiles, cleaning and coordinating parts and laboratory space
- Bioreactor operation and management: operating controllers, troubleshooting behavior, and processing samples
- Being part of a team: strong communication with collaborating teams
- Crafting meaningful results: log information and actions, help generate reports, provide insight on collected data
- Finding a better way: research and drive innovation to continuously improve workflows and capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent required.
- Required
- Functional proficiency with mammalian cell culture – 3 months experience
- Successfully implement aseptic technique
- Comfortable with basic data, statistical analysis, and plot generation; applying tools such as Excel, JMP, or Prism
- Ability to communicate – summarize critical observations in a timely manner
- Preferred
- Familiarity with cell culture instrumentation – cell count, basic metabolites, pH, gassing, and protein titer
- Experience with high-throughput and automation
- Knowledge of bioreactors or control systems
- Proven understanding of design of experiment (DOE)
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
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
Do you have a strong passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? Thermo Fisher Scientific empowers its teams to put science into meaningful action and give our ambitious R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take global science a step beyond.
R&D Process Development Scientist I, Cell Culture & Cell Therapy, Position Summary
Discover impactful work in the scientist I role on our process development team. You will be exposed to an outstanding variety of cell types and bioreactor operating experiences. Working with a team, you will modify and implement study plans, assemble data, and assess bioprocess workflows with a focus on teamwork and continuous process improvement.
Location:
This is an onsite positon in Grand Island, NY. No relocation assistance provided.
A day in the life:
Education
Experience and Abilities
How to Apply
To start your story with Thermo Fisher Scientific and join our world-class team, please apply directly through our website at http://jobs.thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity and inclusion and do 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.
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Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $26.00–$33.00.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:
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry.
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