Scientist II - Development Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

B.Sc. in chemistry or a related field with minimum of 4 years of experience performing analytical testing for prototype to commercial batches supporting development and/or manufacturing operations, OR MS in Chemistry or related field with 2 years of the above mentioned experience (equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered)
Good understanding of basic chemistry
Advanced understanding of chromatographic separations
Good knowledge and understanding of chemistry and analytical instrumental technologies
Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis
Good knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical GMPs and descriptive organic chemistry
Good problem-solving skills and applies a logical approach to solving scientific problems
Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
Proficiency with the English language
Work proficiency with Empower, NuGenesis, MS Word & Excel Software
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Ability to work in a laboratory setting with some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), strong odors, and hazardous/toxic materials
Ability to perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support in the Laboratory Operations Department by following standard practices
Assist with method development and evaluation activities
Perform method validations and Research & Development (R&D) analytical testing
Make detailed observations and review, document, and communicate test results
Document all experimental data in accordance with Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate (ALCOA)
Independently carry out HPLC, dissolution, GC and physical testing analysis following established procedures, Analytical Methods & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Perform advanced troubleshooting to overcome system suitability failures
Author technical documents such as analytical methods and prepares data summaries
Follow method validation protocols and carry out method validation bench work
Assist with method evaluation and development work
Recognize and report unexpected or Out Of Specification (OOS) results immediately to the Supervisor and conduct laboratory investigations under direction
Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives
Carry out all duties within strict compliance to quality systems SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion
Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.)
Be client and patient conscious at all times
Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving
Willingly assists junior chemists in problem solving and training
Works well independently and in a team environment

Skills

HPLC

Dissolution

Physical Testing

Empower

NuGenesis

MS Excel

MS Word

Method Validation

GMP

ALCOA

SOP

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Investigations

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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