Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Step into the forefront of innovation with Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) at Detroit Thermo Fisher Facility, where cutting-edge science and engineering converge to elevate product and process excellence.

Our culture promotes ongoing growth and learning. With revenues exceeding $40 billion and the industry's largest R&D investment, we offer ample opportunities for you to make meaningful contributions.

Discover Impactful Work:

Aligns with our 4i values; integrity, Innovation, intensity, and involvement. Ensures global regulatory compliance and continuously improves the quality of our products & services.

A day in the Life:

• Observes processes to identify areas for improvement and subsequently drives initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Leads investigations and implements Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Identify and mitigate sources of variability within the process.

• Designs and executes Design of Experiments (DOE) using the MSAT laboratory.

• Collects in-process samples from the manufacturing floor and conducts analysis using MSAT laboratory equipment to enhance product understanding and support continuous improvement and investigations.

• Develops and maintains operating procedures for analytical and pilot MSAT laboratory equipment.

• Records, analyzes, and interprets batch records and in-process data to support process and product understanding.

• Supports manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery targets are met, reviewing manufacturing data to drive yield improvement and reduce scrap.

• Contributes to the support and implementation of new products and processes.

• Independently utilizes Quality Management System (QMS) and other documentation systems.

• Accurately captures information and performs calculations within documents, drafting batch records, summary reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Comfortably works in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Keys to Success:

Education

• BS or higher in biological engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related STEM field with 2 4 years of experience.

Experience

• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, investigation practices and GMP in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical/chemical industry.

• Running protocols in a laboratory environment.

• Operating analytical chemical equipment such as HPLC and ICP.

• Statistical/data analysis.

• Process improvement/ process optimization

• Process/ product Investigations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Data based decision maker.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Time management.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Clear oral and written communication skills.

• Quality and compliance.

• Manufacturing process and equipment knowledge.

• Possess a good foundation in general scientific practices, principles, and concepts of your field.

• Independent prioritization, ability to navigate shifting priority in support of operations.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Frequently work at laboratory workstation and spend up to 40% of time on manufacturing floor.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, and up to 65 pounds non-repetitively.

• Able to work critical and shifting timelines while demonstrating a can do attitude.

• Ability to work overtime and nonstandard work schedules as required to meet production schedule.

• May handle biologic substances.

• Working conditions/physical requirements may change as required.

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!

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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