FSP Scientist- Automated Cellular Assays

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description 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: Carry out routine cellular assays on mammalian cell types including but not limited to embryonic stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, cell lines etc using automated liquid handlers like Hamilton, Tecan, BD FACSDuet etc. Involve in routine analytical testing for flow cytometry, cell based assays, sample preparation, cell count and cell viability assays using automation systems. Work collaboratively with the Analytical Development and Process development group to ensure successful transfer of developed assays and to resolve any technical issues that arise during execution of the transfer. Communicate cross functional teams to ensure the sample testing is effectively coordinated. This job will require a weekend schedule - Thursday - Monday schedule Work flexibly for samples testing in the manual way or in a different lab/building as needed. Maintain excellent written documentation (e.g., lab notebook and test forms) Assist with lab organization and compliance with lab safety protocols. This position is lab-based and requires 80-90% lab testing and 10-20% sample/data management. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years') 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: Experience with or understanding of robotic liquid handers (TECAN, Hamilton or other) and their operating software (Fluent Gx, VENUS, or other) for automated sample preparation. Hands-on experience and technical proficiency with mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, cell-based assay development, ELISA, HPLC, PCR ddPCR/qPCR, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, SDS-Page and/or HPLC. Understanding of process development for cell and gene therapy products. Team player, innovative, collaborative, and initiative. 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! 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. As 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. with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 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Created: 2025-02-21