Research Scientist - Large Molecule
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- Greenfield, Indiana, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 76 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 1d ago
About this role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Research Scientist/Sr Research Scientist – Large or Small Molecule Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST Discover Impactful Work: As a Research Scientist or Sr Research Scientist, you will oversee complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provide technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.
What You'll Do
Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements. Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology. Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications. Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology. Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status. Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues. Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documents. Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials, and presents posters and makes podium presentations at conferences. Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities. Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar RS: · Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8-10+ years’) OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 6-8+ years’) OR PhD and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 4-6+ 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: Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: HPLC, ELISA, GC, MS, Dissolution Testing, Inhalation Testing, Biopharmaceutical Testing, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, TOC Effective written and oral communication skills as well as