Clinical and Health - Scientist II

Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Location:

Grand Island, NY

Shift: 8-5 M-F, flexible

Payrate: #####-32.00/hr

Duration of Assignment: 1 year

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Applying knowledge (theoretical and practical) of Chemistry or Biochemistry, for evaluating raw material suppliers in use of cell culture media. This includes the review of Quality/manufacturing documentation from suppliers as well as analysis of Quality Control test data. Support and engage in testing and validation of new suppliers and/or raw materials; may include supplier engagement. You will be responsible for evaluating and approving these suppliers for use in manufacturing.

• Evaluate Quality/manufacturing documentation from cell culture media raw material suppliers and approve them for use.
• Assess raw materials against USP/EP/JP Compendia requirements and other relevant standards.
• Evaluate Incoming Quality Control test data results from both internal and external test laboratories.
• Work with suppliers for assay method technology transfer and other related information.
• Apply knowledge of organic chemistry and/or biochemistry to troubleshoot failures.
• Update raw material specifications when required. Assess/assign raw material CAS numbers against Sci Finder database.
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Position exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. The candidate must possess and demonstrate the highest attention to detail and planning/scheduling event during parallel work/multitasking assignments. Candidate must be self-directed and driven during both new and complex/challenging workflows and priorities, as well as during routine assignments. Ability to appreciate the significance and contributions of each project toward Company and customer objectives is key.

Requires a bachelor's degree (Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related discipline with equivalent knowledge and experience) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/lab environment or a master's degree with relevant laboratory/practical work. Knowledge of chemical compounds used in cell culture media is highly desired. Possess strong communication skills, highly collaborative with the ability to work within a diverse team and contribute to a positive work environment.

Experience in cGMP regulated environment is preferred.