Scientist - Process Development

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.

Our teams support career growth whether you are looking for long term opportunities within the scientific ladder, to pursue project management, or develop into a leader -- these are just a few career pathways available once your become a part of the Thermo Fisher's Clinical Research Group team. 

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Responsibilities:

• Complete the Design and execution of experiments to support process development of advance novel vaccine programs from preclinical through clinical stages under supervision, maintaining good scientific practice.

• Complete process characterization studies per current program

• Complete data analysis from process characterization / process development studies 

• Support the development of new processes or improve existing processes using scientific expertise, literature review or by seeking inputs from Subject Matter Experts.

• Complete Tech transfer of developed processes to support GMP manufacturing.

• Complete archiving of raw and processed data as per policy

• Operate and maintains designated lab equipment and train others as needed.

• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as required.

• Complete the documentation of experimental results as per GMP/GLP regulations.

Education and Experience:   

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• AND 2+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job

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. 

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience in a GxP environment

• Experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)

• Experience in analytical testing and characterization techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Understanding of operations and GMP manufacturing

• Industry experience with process characterization, process development, scale-up experience, technology transfers and assay development preferred.

• Similar experience in protein purification and chromatography experience will be considered.

• Independent, detail-oriented, and organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment as a team player with a strong work ethic.

• Able to maintain written records in the form of laboratory notebooks / electronic lab notebooks (ELNs).

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Proven ability in technical writing skills

Working Environment:   

Thermo Fisher Scientific Clinical Research Group values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  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.

• As a condition of employment with PPD, in this role, you must have received your Covid-19 vaccine and you must disclose proof of your vaccination status upon employment.

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