FSP - Associate Scientist - Downstream Protein Purification

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

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.

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Devens, MA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

The Scientist - Downstream will support the commercial manufacturing of bio-pharmaceuticals in the area of purification. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to a highly dynamic technical, diverse, and collaborative team of engineers and scientists. As MS&T, we participate in cross-functional teams and also work independently to meet high- visibility critical business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, execution and analysis of protein chromatography, viral inactivation, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filtration and cryogenics experiments and their interpretation in regards to GMP manufacturing.
• Typical activities include problem-solving of process-related investigations, the preparation of study protocols and reports, the evaluation of new process technologies through the use of scale-down models and in-depth understanding of data from manufacturing.
• This position offers the opportunity to interface with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Process Development, Quality Assurance and Analytical Development groups.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years’)

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:

• Knowledge of protein purification, protein stability and experience with chromatography systems preferred.
• Candidates must possess good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent experimental/troubleshooting aptitude, and be self-motivated.
• Critical qualities include a high degree of initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while being able to prioritize.

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!