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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

Bedford, MA / Bioproduction, Purification R&D, NPI/Customs

Discover Impactful Work:

Within the Purification Business of Thermo Fisher Scientific we are searching for a scientist to support our NPI/Custom Purification Solutions program for development of new purification products serving the biotech and bio-pharmaceutical industries. This position is ideally suited to a bench scientist with experience in chromatographic purification, downstream processing, and high-throughput screening who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. Experience or understanding in the area of product development for bioprocess purification is a strong plus.

A Day in the Life:

+ Innovate new chromatographic purification media that meet customer specifications.

+ Design, optimize, and execute experiments to rapidly test several prototypes that meet performance specifications.

+ Develop and perform analytical methods relevant to downstream processing

+ Apply statistical tools and design of experiments (DOE) optimally and efficiently to evaluate designs, optimize process and understand process tolerance to ensure new product developed with appropriate design control and quality attributes.

+ Draft process SOPs and partner with cross function groups to transfer process into the manufacturing environment.

Keys to Success

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field; MS degree with 3+ years of experience; BS degree with 5+ years of experience.

Experience

+ Laboratory experience involving chromatography, high-throughput screening, and other downstream purification techniques

+ Experience delivering project completion to timeline.

+ Teamwork experience including sharing data, problem-solving, and collaborating.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Knowledgeable in at least one of the following areas: chromatography, downstream process development, analytical science, and resin product development.

+ Skilled at written and verbal communication, documenting and sharing experimental methods, data, outcomes, and conclusions to diverse audiences.

+ Ability to identify issues and adapt experiments on-the-fly, a skill facilitated by strong attention to detail and a willingness to ask for help.

+ Ability and interest in learning to operate laboratory synthesis and characterization tools such as chromatography, spectroscopy, surface area and pore analysis.

+ Skilled at prioritization and navigating ambiguity with a positive demeanor.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $91,700.00–$137,525.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.