Summarized Purpose:
In this position as an Associate Scientist, you should possess a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures. You will perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of biological matrices. Instrumentation is primarily HPLC and CE. Hamilton Liquid Handlers Protein Maker affinity purification is used as well. Requires following analytical procedures with periodic direct supervision. Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol and product specifications. Enters data into databases and reports.
Essential Functions:
This job position will be involved with analytical testing to support product quality analysis for Bioprocess Development under the supervision of a senior scientist, to include:
- Sample preparation involving excellent pipetting skills
- Operate liquid handling systems (Protein Maker, Hamilton) to perform high-throughput sample preparation and purification.
- Perform protein analytical assays, including Affinity Chromatography, SEC, CEX, CE-SDS, and icIEF to support rapid process development.
- Perform basic data acquisition with clear and concise documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
- Coordinate sample submission and data management for incoming samples from BioProcess Development colleagues to support rapid process development.
- Provide basic laboratory management operations such coordinating shipping, ordering consumables, and coordinating instrument maintenance.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-2 years).
- In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: Hamilton Robotics, and Biopharmaceutical Testing.
- Experience in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
- Ability to interpret data by performing trend analysis
- Technical writing skills
- Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
- Experience using LIMS or Empower is a plus
Working Environment:
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
