Analytical Scientist / Sr Scientist - Client Dedicated -12 month FTC at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or similar, with previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 2+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
  • OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 0-2 years)
  • 1 plus years of experience with GC-MS in a regulated GMP lab is preferred
  • Experience with Empower software
  • Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as HPLC, KF, GC & ICP testing is required
  • Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
  • Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations
  • Proficiency on technical operating systems
  • Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Proven ability in technical writing skills
  • Time management and project management skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
  • Ability to train junior staff

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of complex sample preparations
  • Analysis procedures to quantitatively measure small molecule and biotherapeutic compounds in a variety of formations for stability testing and other studies for analytical testing support
  • Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
  • Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines
  • Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately
  • Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems
  • Communicates project status to project leader
  • Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner
  • 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
  • Working mainly independently, interpret analytical data in regard to acceptability and consistency

Skills

GMP
Sample Preparation
Quantitative Analysis
Small Molecule Analysis
Biotherapeutics
Analytical Instrumentation
Stability Testing

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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