R&D Process Development Scientist , Cell Culture & Cell Therapy; Grand , NY

Position: R&D Process Development Scientist I, Cell Culture & Cell Therapy (Grand Island, NY)
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Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)  Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Do you have a strong passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? Thermo Fisher Scientific empowers its teams to put science into meaningful action and give our ambitious R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take global science a step beyond.

R&D Process Development Scientist I, Cell Culture & Cell Therapy, Position Summary  Discover impactful work in the scientist I role on our process development team. You will be exposed to an outstanding variety of cell types and bioreactor operating experiences. Working with a team, you will modify and implement study plans, assemble data, and assess bioprocess workflows with a focus on teamwork and continuous process improvement.

Location:

This is an onsite positon in Grand Island, NY. No relocation assistance provided.

A day in the life:
Cell culture pre-work: collaborate on study plan and DOE generation, formulating medium and feeds, cell banking, passaging, and sample analysis
Bioreactor setup and cleanup: building line sets, autoclave operation, sensor management, loading control profiles, cleaning and coordinating parts and laboratory space
Bioreactor operation and management: operating controllers, troubleshooting behavior, and processing samples
Being part of a team: strong communication with collaborating teams
Crafting meaningful results: log information and actions, help generate reports, provide insight on collected data
Finding a better way: research and drive innovation to continuously improve workflows and capabilities

Education   Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent required.

Experience and Abilities   Required  Functional proficiency with mammalian cell culture – 3 months experience
Successfully implement aseptic technique
Comfortable with basic data, statistical analysis, and plot generation; applying tools such as Excel, JMP, or Prism
Ability to communicate – summarize critical observations in a timely manner

Preferred  Familiarity with cell culture instrumentation – cell count, basic metabolites, pH, gassing, and protein titer

Experience with high-throughput and automation
Knowledge of bioreactors or control systems
Proven understanding of design of experiment (DOE)

How to Apply

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Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $26.00–$33.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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