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Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry R&D
Job Title: Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry
Report to: Sam Mwilu
Department: Cell Culture and Cell Therapy, BCD
Job Description
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and ground-breaking discoveries? With over $1.4 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.
Location/Division Specific Information
Hunt Valley, Maryland
How Will You Make an Impact?
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Global Bioproduction Analytics Team. This position supports a cross-functional team working toward the design and commercialization of new cell culture media and media supplement products. You will apply your chemistry skills to conduct established assays and play a role in developing novel analytical methods. In addition to responsibilities related to routine sample analysis and method development, the Scientist II will also assist in troubleshooting and optimizing existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
What will you do?
- Operates autonomously or with limited guidance from supervisors or senior researchers to analyze cell culture media samples.
- Participate in analytical method development, optimization and validation as needed to develop new assays.
- Performs analytical assays such as UPLC, LC-MC, IC, GC-MS, ICP-MS as needed.
- Initiate and/or participate in process improvement projects such as updating processes and/or equipment to improve efficiencies and support business needs.
- Assist in troubleshooting existing products and work with internal and external customers to implement solutions.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation (contacting instrument manufacturers when needed).
- Follow all company safety, training, and quality regulations and procedures.
- Maintain accurate lab notebooks and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technological and practical advancements in the field of analytical chemistry as they pertain to cellular processes.
- Regularly communicate plans, actions and results with the manager and other leaders.
How will you get here?
Education (Minimum Qualifications, must have):
- Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or other related field (PhD, Master’s plus 1 year- or Bachelor’s plus 3 years-industry experience).
Experience
- Previous experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS technology is required.
- Good understanding and working knowledge of chemistry principles, such as acid/base chemistry, sample solubility, and precipitation, as it relates to the sample preparation is desired.
- Previous hands-on experience with other analytical chemistry techniques such as IC and/or ICP-MS is a differentiator.
- Previous experience in MS Office tools, such as Excel, is required.
- Knowledge of aqueous chemistry of inorganic and organic compounds used in cell culture media is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Excellent computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and manage multiple project tasks.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and achieve our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll be joining a hard-working, dedicated, and motivated team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant impact to the world.
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.
