Associate Scientist - DSC / Sample Testing

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll 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.

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science.

We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

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.

Key responsibilities :

• Perform in-process, release, and stability testing and / or review independently following established methodology, procedures and SOPs
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and adhere to cGMP / GDP expectations
• Participate in executing and / or review of method validations, method transfers and / or equipment qualification / requalification
• Assist in troubleshooting of analytical methods and / or equipment as required
• Participate in author and review of data, SOPs, COAs, analytical methods, protocols and reports as needed
• Participate in compliance related teams working towards the goal of continuous improvement
• Report OOT / OOS results and other deviations to area management and help remediate issues
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Assoc Scientist : Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2years’)

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of US and EU cGMP regulations / guidance and some experience with regulatory agency inspections
• General chemistry laboratory experience
• Knowledge of various types of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to DSC and balance
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Working Environment :

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.

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!