Scientist III, Cell Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. Our successful global organization provides resources and opportunities for you to make a difference.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference within the Life Science segment? If so, take your place on our ambitious team!

Our customers are world-leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies and academic/hospital clinical centers which have chosen us as their partner. We supply our customers with key technologies and tools for use in cell therapy applications, especially within CAR-T therapy. Today these activities are supported by a committed and innovative R&D team of experienced scientists. To further strengthen our capabilities, we are seeking a motivated and engaged Scientist III, Cell Biology. We guarantee an exciting position in an international environment with great opportunities for professional and personal growth.

What are you going to do?

• Develop tools and methods for manufacturing cells for clinical applications in the field of cell therapy in closed systems suitable for GMP environments.
  
• Develop novel cell therapy manufacturing protocols and application data using brand-new technologies that produce consistent and reliable results.
  
• Craft and implement experimental work in the laboratory through the use of Design of Experiments.
  
• Analyze data and present results to customers, peers, and collaborators.
  
• Support customer meetings and on-site demonstrations by giving presentations and guiding an audience through the use of automated cell therapy manufacturing instruments.
  
• Collaborate with and train customer-facing colleagues.
  
• Write procedures, protocols, and reports.
  
• Lead smaller research projects.
  
• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
  
• Maintain and take responsibility for instruments (maintenance and contact person)
  

How do you get there?

• PhD or Masters with 4+ years experience in Immunology, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology.
  
• Preferred experience in process development in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry or pre-clinical/clinical research hospital laboratories.
  

Desired technical skills:

• Immune cell culturing (primary cells and cell lines)
  
• Multicolor flow staining and analysis with at least 5 colors
  
• Closed system process development or GMP manufacturing
  
• Organized and skilled at maintaining accurate laboratory records.
  
• Attitude centered around the customer, with experience in customer facing roles being an advantage.
  
• Strong relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Enjoy working in a high-paced environment with the ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills in English.
  

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $83,300.00-$125,000.00.

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
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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