What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist, Chemistry position at Thermo Fisher?
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
Location/Division Specific Information
Fremont, CA / Clinical Diagnostics Division
What will you do?
• Manufacture advanced products and complete batch records following cGMPs.
• Products include calibrators, controls, buffers, etc.
• Perform in-process assays using clinical analyzers. Review and analyze data.
• Weighing, transferring, and mixing of chemicals as required.
• Perform product filtrations.
• Review and approve completed batch records.
• Maintain and analyze lot histories for trends and discrepancies.
• Analyze data to perform calculations for constituent additions and dilutions.
• Train junior scientists on equipment and procedures.
• May write, review, and modify SOPs, work instructions, and reports.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and validate equipment as appropriate.
• Execute process validations as appropriate.
• Participate in process improvement projects to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
• Initiate, evaluate, and draft write-ups for NCARs and Variances.
• Keep department lead or manager updated on all issues.
• Perform other job duties as required.
How will you get here?
Education
BS/BA in life scientific discipline (biology/biochemistry) with 2 years of related industry or training experience; Associates degree with 4 years of related experience will be considered
Experience
• Hands-on experience with qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, and cell culture
• Strong lab skills including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling
• Experienced working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials
• Familiarity with Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 regulations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Follow GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities
• Strong organization, prioritization, and detail-oriented skills to meet business productivity metrics
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and focused
• Ability to lift 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally
This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.
Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
Location/Division Specific Information
Fremont, CA / Clinical Diagnostics Division
What will you do?
• Manufacture advanced products and complete batch records following cGMPs.
• Products include calibrators, controls, buffers, etc.
• Perform in-process assays using clinical analyzers. Review and analyze data.
• Weighing, transferring, and mixing of chemicals as required.
• Perform product filtrations.
• Review and approve completed batch records.
• Maintain and analyze lot histories for trends and discrepancies.
• Analyze data to perform calculations for constituent additions and dilutions.
• Train junior scientists on equipment and procedures.
• May write, review, and modify SOPs, work instructions, and reports.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and validate equipment as appropriate.
• Execute process validations as appropriate.
• Participate in process improvement projects to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
• Initiate, evaluate, and draft write-ups for NCARs and Variances.
• Keep department lead or manager updated on all issues.
• Perform other job duties as required.
How will you get here?
Education
BS/BA in life scientific discipline (biology/biochemistry) with 2 years of related industry or training experience; Associates degree with 4 years of related experience will be considered
Experience
• Hands-on experience with qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, and cell culture
• Strong lab skills including pipetting, safety, and hazardous chemical handling
• Experienced working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials
• Familiarity with Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 regulations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Follow GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities
• Strong organization, prioritization, and detail-oriented skills to meet business productivity metrics
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and focused
• Ability to lift 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally
This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.
Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
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