Cell Culture Scientist, Scale Production; Plainville, MA

Position: Cell Culture Scientist, Small Scale Production (Plainville, MA)
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

About the Role
The Small-Scale Cell Culture Scientist is a hands-on technical contributor in the Bioprocess Design Center (BDC), responsible for designing, executing, and documenting upstream cell culture experiments that generate high-quality technical evidence for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s single-use bioprocessing technologies.

This role operates at the intersection of  experimental biology and systems-level process design . The successful candidate will independently own small-scale cell culture studies, translate experimental outcomes into actionable insights, and support integrated workflow development across upstream unit operations. While primarily lab-focused, the role requires strong communication skills and comfort engaging with cross-functional partners and customers.

Location:

This is an onsite position in Plainville, Massachusetts. Residency within commuting distance is required. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities
Experimental Design & Execution
Independently design and execute small-scale upstream cell culture experiments (typically 2L–50L) using single-use bioreactor systems.
Incorporate  process analytical techniques (PAT) , online sensors, and at-line/off-line analytics to monitor and assess cell culture performance.
Execute mammalian cell culture processes such as fed-batch and intensified workflows, ensuring reproducibility, data integrity, and traceability.
Troubleshoot experimental and data-related issues, including sensor performance, data quality, and process variability.
Systems, Automation & PAT enablement
Analyze experimental datasets using  advanced data analytics approaches , including multivariate analysis, trend analysis, and statistical methods, as appropriate.
Leverage JUMP™ and other analytical programs to support  data-driven decision making  and improve experimental efficiency.
Translate complex datasets into clear, defensible conclusions and visual summaries suitable for internal and customer-facing audiences.
Author protocols, technical reports, summaries, and SOPs that integrate experimental outcomes with process data insights.
Data Analysis & Digital Enablement
Analyze experimental datasets using  advanced data analytics approaches , including multivariate analysis, trend analysis, and statistical methods, as appropriate.
Leverage JUMP™ and other analytical programs to support  data-driven decision making  and improve experimental efficiency.
Translate complex datasets into clear, defensible conclusions and visual summaries suitable for internal and customer-facing audiences.
Author protocols, technical reports, summaries, and SOPs that integrate experimental outcomes with process data insights.
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to align experimental work with BDC priorities.
Support customer visits, technical demonstrations, and internal reviews by clearly explaining experimental intent and results.
Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Laboratory Operations & Compliance
Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment.
Follow applicable safety, quality, and data integrity requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement of lab workflows and experimental practices.
Qualifications
Education
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field with  3+ years  of relevant experience
M.S. with  2+ years  of relevant experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Experience & Skills
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and upstream bioprocessing
Familiarity with single-use bioreactor systems and small-scale process development
Experience designing and executing controlled experiments;…