Scientist - HPLC, GMP at Thermo Fisher Scientific

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years’ experience) OR Master's degree with 0-2 years' experience
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient
Experience in a regulated cGMP Lab
Experience in analytical methodology, such as chromatography (HPLC/GC/IC), KF, UV and common compendial methods required. Experience in some specialty techniques required (LCMS, GCMS, PXRD, ICP, Dissolution, Disintegration)
Experienced in laboratory systems (LIMS, CDS, ELN) required
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

Responsibilities

Analytical characterization and assessment of clinical trial supplies (e.g. GMP compliant stability and release testing for both drug substances and drug products)
Understand corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GxP compliance
Responsible for compliance with all applicable Client policies and procedures
Document experimental data appropriately in laboratory documentation systems
Maintains laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for safe and efficient use of time and resources
Troubleshoots equipment and experimental problems
Laboratory operational support for the group’s experimental development and testing activities
Complex solution preparation in a GxP environment
Laboratory balance checks and pH meter standardizations
Inventory/resource management (e.g. ordering supplies, stockkeeping, etc.)
Laboratory hygiene including waste disposal management and safety checks
Document experimental data appropriately in an electronic laboratory notebook
Problem solving, either independently or with assistance, pertaining to experiment and/or instrumentation issues
Identify areas for improvement in laboratory operations to improve efficiency and resource usage and assist in continuous improvement activities

Skills

HPLC

GMP

Stability Testing

Release Testing

Analytical Characterization

GxP Compliance

Laboratory Documentation

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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