Labs FSP Scientist III - Downstream Process Development

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Job Description

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 clients to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use 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.

As a Scientist III you will performs complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently use analytical instrumentation, calculate and analyzes data and record data in adherence with Thermo Fisher/PPD SOP's and the industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology,

Bioengineering, or a related scientific field with 4+ years of experience. Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience.

-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.

• Strong hands-on experience with different purification techniques such as

chromatography (RP-HPLC) and tangential flow filtration (TFF) and associated

instrumentation such as AKTA chromatography systems and Unicorn software.

• Design and execute DOE studies & high-throughput screen for purification process

improvements and advancements including parameter optimization, scale-up,

process window determination and process capability evaluation

• Understand experimental design and be able to independently execute laboratory

experiments.

• Communicate effectively with regular verbal and formal updates to project teams and

management.

• Proficiency in English is a must

• Understanding of purification of biologics, specifically large size mRNA, including

process scale-up.

• Relevant specific expertise in mRNA purification or very broad & deep expert-level

experience & understanding of purification of biomolecules

• Experience and understanding of nucleic acid analytical technologies.

• Understanding of Quality by Design and the development of a process control

strategy.

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. 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.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $79,000.00-$100,000.00.

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