DSP Senior Bioprocess Scientist

Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

About Us:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a leading global organization in science, generates over $44 billion in annual revenue. Our mission is to support customers in creating a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. From accelerating life sciences research to solving analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and enhancing laboratory efficiency, we provide comprehensive assistance. With a team of over 125,000 colleagues, we offer innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through renowned brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD or equivalent experience. For more information, please visit: Thermo Fisher Scientific.

About the role:

As part of our ambitious growth, we are excited to welcome an exceptional DSP Senior Bioprocess Scientist to our dynamic team in Brisbane. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class research and innovation in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and independently complete DSP unit operations (chromatography, virus inactivation, virus filtration, ultrafiltration-diafiltration, and drug substance final fill) following flawless production protocols and schedules in a clean room environment under cGMP conditions.
• Exhibit a proactive demeanor and personal initiative to identify and communicate practical problems to the responsible person.
• Promote and ensure valuable contributions within DSP functions, including maintaining production suites, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data, and closing out batch records and material reconciliation per site SOPs and policies.
• Perform equipment maintenance and testing related to technical skills of a DSP Senior Bioprocess Scientist. Support and successfully implement new procedures and/or equipment in the OPS department in consultation with other owners and users.
• Revise and author batch records, SOPs, and logbooks, and complete validation protocols.
• Implement Patheon cGMP Quality Management System and the Patheon EH&S requirements.
• Act as the lead investigator for minor and major deviations, propose and implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure of deviation reports and change controls.
• Implement lean (OE) initiatives and continuous improvements.
• Contribute to the transfer and understanding of specific new technologies to DSP.
• Collaborate with suppliers regarding issues of a technical nature.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Tertiary education in a science or engineering field (e.g., bio-pharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology).
• Minimum of 1 year of industry work experience.
• Proven knowledge of cGMP environments.
• Specific knowledge of downstream processing such as chromatography protein purification, virus inactivation, virus filtration, ultrafiltration, and diafiltration, and formulation.
• Ability to work unsupervised with excellent communication, flexibility, reliability, and assertiveness. Responsible and proactive.

Benefits:

Join us and take advantage of our outstanding benefits! Apply now to learn more about our full range of benefits.

• Health & Wellbeing: Get comprehensive benefits, including company-paid private health insurance, risk benefits insurance, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program for personal and work-related support.
• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company-paid parental leave.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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. #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.