FSP - Research Scientist - Material Science

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll 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.

The Research Scientist will support the Material Sciences Team by performing biophysical characterization of protein reagents. This work will support pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and biomarker assays across multiple technology platforms, including but not limited to flow cytometry, IHC, LCMS, and immunoassays. The individual will be responsible for collaborating and communicating across the organization to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality characterized materials.

Works independently with limited supervision to design, implement, and analyze biolayer interferometry (BLI) and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and/or other experiments to assess biophysical/binding properties of antibody and non-antibody protein reagents.

Perform method development and refine characterization protocols as needed.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize equipment, ensuring accurate tracking/ordering of consumables, and scheduling preventive maintenance.

Maintain a safe work environment by following all established safety and universal precautions guidelines and procedures.

Provide detailed and comprehensive reports/data to management and clients as required, adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance by following GCP and GLP guidelines and adhere to specific client policies and procedures outlined in training courses, work instructions, and client SOPs.

Achieve objectives in a manner consistent with the client.

Enter data into inventory systems and ELN to support normal operations.

Prepare and deliver scientific presentations at internal meetings, demonstrating expertise and thought leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years)
• OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 6+ years)
• OR PhD and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 4+ 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.

• Extensive operational and theoretical understanding of SPR and BLI.
• Experience in biochemistry and a deep understanding of molecular binding interactions and concepts is required.
• Experience with immunoassay development, conjugation, cell culture and cell-based neutralizing antibody assays is a plus.
• Strong understanding of analytical concepts (concentration units, pH, calibration curves, QCs, compliance, etc.).
• Able to train other in analytical lab operational skills (pipetting, balances, computer skills, etc.).
• Theoretical understanding of mass spectrometry, HPLC, UPLC, protein purification and spectroscopic techniques is a plus but not required.
• Theoretical understanding of immunoassays: ELISA, ECL, EIA, RIA, Western Blot, conjugate design/purification, pharmacokinetic assays, immunogenicity assays, cell-based assays, receptor assays is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding and experience with automated liquid handling platforms is a plus but not required.
• Ability to write methods and/or protocols.
• Ability to write concisely to record all pertinent data in a lab notebook.
• Experience with LIMS systems for sample processing, data handling, and archival.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate scientific/technical proficiency.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently.

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.

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!