Scientist II Manufacturing Sciences

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Become a Scientist II in Manufacturing Sciences in the Microbiology division at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. In this position you will help customers solve real world problems and have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Responsible for scientific investigations including microbial challenge studies, shelf life studies, and root cause investigations. Responsible for providing technical support to Remel, VersaTrek, and Sensititre products; will liaise with global network on projects. Proficient with chemical and microbiological concepts and associated assays which may include testing of non-chemically defined and chemically defined raw materials. Responsible for resolving product and process problems and maintaining effective, efficient processes in the manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic and lab use culture media. Position reports to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Sciences. Work in Lenexa Kansas as a vital contributor to a top-tier research team.

• Authors, reviews, and approves GMP and GLP-critical documentation, including experimental designs, experimental summaries, IFUs, and qualification/product investigation/customer complaint/validation reports.
• Work with other scientists in defining and implementing innovative solutions for assigned tasks, scientific technique and root cause investigations.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of research projects to support manufacturing processes
• Develop and implement flawless protocols and methodologies
• Collaborate with global R&D colleagues and cross-functional teams to determine project requirements and deliverables
• Analyze data and provide insights to successfully implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the writing and review of technical documents, including SOPs and reports

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or related scientific field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to compete and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Minimum 3 years microbiology experience

Why Join Us?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We value a collaborative environment where every team member's perspective is valued. You'll have the chance to work on world-class projects with a dedicated team, driving innovation and excellence in scientific research. Come be a part of something outstanding!