Scientist , Cell Biology

Scientist I

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help solve some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources, and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location:

On-site Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

Are you ready to advance your scientific research career? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong work behaviors to join our team as a Scientist I within our Cell Biology team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects with the potential to make a significant impact in the scientific community.

What will you do?

• Designs experimental plans with guidance and completes experiments, analyzes experimental data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries.
• Conducts mammalian cell line development experiments, including transfection, stable pool generation, selection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, and evaluation of cell growth and productivity.
• Provides direct support in maintenance of adherent and suspension cell cultures, media/feed/supplement preparation, cell banking and cryopreservation, and operation of bench-scale bioreactors
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems associated with various types of R&D projects.
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Maintain an accurate lab notebook to support the protection of intellectual property following relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.

Requirements (Must have):

• Bachelor's degree (Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Biomedical engineering, or other related field) with 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing/lab environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in small-scale mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced research environment and deliver detailed results

Requirements (Nice to have):

• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques, transfection, selection, cloning, and molecular biology methods used in cell line development.
• Solid understanding of data analysis and statistical software (e.g., JMP, Graph Pad). Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in research design, cell line development troubleshooting, and evaluating new techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior industrial experience, particularly in cell line development, upstream process development and/or cell culture media formulation
• Experience with cell line development workflows and clone isolation/screening technologies (e.g., limiting dilution, single-cell dispensing, FACS, or imaging-based systems).
• Knowledge of or experience with biocontainment facilities and procedures, laboratory safety, and decontamination
• Familiarity with cell banking, cryopreservation, and recombinant mammalian cell lines used in bioproduction (e.g., CHO and HEK).
• Familiarity with operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors or other upstream cell culture equipment

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that our employees' unique perspectives and contributions drive our success and enable us to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We embrace collaboration and encourage our employees to share their ideas and expertise.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Our advanced facilities offer an outstanding work environment conducive to professional development and growth. We are committed to equal opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations/adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are an ambitious and driven scientist who is passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply for the Scientist I position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Join our team and be a part of our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Apply now and take the next step in your scientific research career!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $54,000.00–$72,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or…