Sr Scientist - Bioanalytical - LCMS at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • BS degree + 5 years of experience or MS degree + 3 years of experience or PhD (or equivalency of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience)
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science; liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) preferred
  • Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
  • Willingness to work fully onsite in a laboratory setting in Richmond, VA, with some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform method validations, method transfers, and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in various formulations and/or delivery systems
  • Understand and conform to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks; design and drive experiments with minimal supervision
  • Prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documents
  • Communicate data and technical issues to clients and respond to client needs and questions
  • Mentor, train, and coordinate laboratory activities of other team members; assist in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems
  • Assist with quality systems and new equipment
  • Assist in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines
  • Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, GMP, or GLP
  • Perform self and peer review of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers
  • Routinely act as project leader on multiple projects, interact with clients, review and evaluate data, write reports and protocols; responsible for scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members

Skills

LC-MS
Bioanalytical
Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Instrumentation
Laboratory Analysis
Pharmaceutical Analysis

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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