Cell Biology Scientist II, BioProduction R&D (Grand Island, NY) Full-time

Scientist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Scientist II who is highly motivated and high-reaching to join our outstanding research team in Grand Island. As a world-class leader in scientific research and innovation, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an unparalleled environment for individuals who demonstrate strong work behaviors and an aim to make a significant impact. When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll become part of a hard-working, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues in excess of $40 billion and an investment of over $1 billion per year in R&D, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

This is an onsite role in Grand Island, NY. Residency near Grand Island is required. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plans with guidance and conducts experiments, analyzes data, generates laboratory protocols, technical reports, and product summaries
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors
• Troubleshoots and solves problems in the design/execution of development projects
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
• Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with opposing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature
• Presents data internally and contributes to external publications when appropriate
• Interacts with other internal departments (i.e., Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing)
• Performs duties independently with guidance from manager
• Follows all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• May be required to perform other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned
• Work in a laboratory environment and is required to lift up to 40 lbs
• Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have):

• Bachelor's degree with 2 plus years of experience or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or other related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Familiar with methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis
• Ability to identify and solve problems of moderate scope
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise, & accurate manner
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and balance multiple project tasks

We are motivated to add a team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical or biological engineering, or a related field, we would love to talk with you!

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have):

• Understanding of scientific principles and shown proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience in research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
• Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development
• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Previous cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)
• Previous experience with cell types used in cell therapy applications (e.g. T cells, MSC, ESC) or cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero, MRC-5, BHK)
• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems
• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15, ambr250)

Our distributed team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $70,000.00–$88,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount