Immunoassay Method Development and Validation Group Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar, with 8+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience)
  • OR Master's degree with 6+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
  • OR PhD with 4+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
  • 1+ year of leadership responsibility
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of biology, chemistry, and immunoassays
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screen
  • Ability to work fully onsite in a laboratory setting with some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Independently performs immunochemistry laboratory experiments and acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects
  • Designs and executes experiments, reviews and analyzes data, writes reports and other technical documents with minimal supervision
  • Interacts with clients around technical data, scientific issues, and project status; responds to client needs
  • Mentors, trains, and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members to achieve project goals within established project timelines
  • Ensures high-level science, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory guidance
  • Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers
  • Performs immunoassay method development, validation, and troubleshooting in support of pharmacokinetic, toxicokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity (ADA) sample testing involving novel therapeutics (particularly large-molecule biologics)

Skills

Immunoassay
Method Development
Method Validation
Laboratory Techniques
PPE
Research and Development
Bioanalysis

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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