High Throughput Scientist III – Cell Biology/Research and Development

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong work behaviors to join our team as a Scientist III within our Cell Biology team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects with the potential to make a significant impact in the scientific community.

US Grand Island, NY

What will you do?

• Design experimental plans, lead study execution, analyze experimental data, generate laboratory protocols, and write technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries.
• Design high throughput experiments, liquid handler programming, and analyze data using R programming.
• Work on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems associated with various types of R&D projects.
• Exercise practical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and exhibit creativity and foresight in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Interact closely with other internal departments (, Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations) in commercializing new products and customer and business support.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook to support the protection of intellectual property following relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 plus years of experience, master’s degree with 3 plus years of experience, or in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or other related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture (, shake flasks, deep well plates, ambr15 micro-bioreactors, etc.).

Skills :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience in big data analysis using programming languages.
• Familiarity with database programs and statistical analysis software
• Demonstrated technical project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and evaluating new techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in big data statistical analysis using R programming.
• Experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis.
• Working knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis, including JMP, Minitab, or other statistical software.
• 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 experience with cell lines used in bioproduction ( CHO & HEK)
• 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.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that our employees' unique perspectives and contributions drive our success and enable us to deliver world-class solutions to our customers.

We embrace collaboration and encourage our employees to share their ideas and expertise.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Our advanced facilities offer an outstanding work environment conducive to professional development and growth.

We are committed to equal opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations / adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are an ambitious and driven scientist who is passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply for the Scientist III position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Join our team and our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.