Associate Scientist – Buffer / Media Preparation at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research OrganizationIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
  • Performs tasks as written to support buffer or media preparation with minimal error
  • Understands laboratory techniques and principles performed, including project support with potential for weekend work as needed
  • Interprets in-process data for conformance with media/buffer specifications and recipes
  • Understands, implements, and maintains robust laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with departmental requirements
  • Assists with writing and maintaining relevant job aids
  • Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which trained with minimal error and guidance

Responsibilities

  • Independently performs routine and non-routine testing
  • Performs laboratory scale activities to support PDS&T, Pilot Lab Process Development (ranging from media/buffer preparation to direct project support under supervision of subject matter experts)
  • Successfully manages time to execute activities within project demands
  • Manages consumable and raw material forecasting and stocking in a high-volume laboratory setting
  • Recognizes and resolves moderate challenges in lab workflows
  • Actively enhances and recommends new workflows based on evolving needs of Pilot Lab and PDS&T teams

Skills

Buffer Preparation
Media Preparation
GMP
Laboratory Techniques
Analytical Services
Clinical Research

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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