Senior Scientist - (Immunochemistry - Cell) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar, plus 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD
  • Experience with cell-based neutralizing antibody assays (ideal)
  • Experience with cell-based assays, cell culturing, ELISA, bioassays, plate-based assays, and immunoassays
  • Manual dexterity for pipetting and operating lab equipment
  • Ability to follow lab safety guidelines and use appropriate aseptic techniques
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance and stand for full shift in a laboratory setting
  • Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures
  • Work with multiple functional groups to meet business needs
  • Plan and organize work with periodic supervision
  • Set up and maintain analytical instrumentation
  • Train on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory procedures and guidelines
  • Ensure QA findings are addressed appropriately
  • Communicate project status to project leaders
  • Provide assistance and training to other team members
  • Perform work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner
  • Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, GMP or GLP
  • Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)
  • Act as a Lab Leader, assist the Associate Group Leader, run samples and help organize projects
  • Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Cooperate with coworkers in a team environment or work alone with supervision
  • Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
  • Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation clearly and accurately according to SOPs

Skills

Immunochemistry
Cell Assays
Sample Preparation
Analytical Instrumentation
Bioanalysis
Biomarkers
Laboratory Techniques
PPE Usage

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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