Scientist III

Thermo Fisher Scientific - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - St. Louis, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Scientist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a crucial role in supporting GMP manufacturing for clinical and commercial efforts. This position involves using various analytical tools for large molecule analysis and working within an interdisciplinary team to develop solutions for significant scientific challenges. Your contributions will help ensure the safety and efficacy of products that impact global health.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments using liquid chromatography methods such as size exclusion, ion exchange, and reverse phase chromatography.
• Help develop and build the foundation of a liquid chromatography technical team by implementing standard practices and policies.
• Perform HPLC/UPLC testing on In-Process, DS release, DS stability, DP Stability, and various other non-routine samples, ensuring timely delivery for projects.
• Recognize and report out-of-specification/out-of-trend results to laboratory management; recommend solutions.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Partake in laboratory activities, including safety inspections and client audits.
• Communicate findings and discuss the relevance of your data to a multi-discipline team consisting of upstream and downstream process development scientists, quality control, quality assurance, process engineers, and our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, biotechnology or related field required.
• 4 years of proven experience related to the job description with a Bachelor's degree; 2 years with a Master's degree or PhD.
• Experience processing and reviewing data in Empower 3 preferred.
• Passion for learning and teaching peers the analytical methods required for successful process development.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn new skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in performing analytical scale liquid chromatography on one or more of the following systems: ThermoFisher Vanquish, Waters UHPLC, Waters Acquity or Agilent systems.
• Technical experience with the following assay techniques: Reverse Phase, Size Exclusion, and/or Ion Exchange Chromatography.
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• Range of employee benefits
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.