Work Schedule
12 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world Healthier, cleaner and Safer! Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
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Position Summary:
This role is 1 Yr Fixed Term role and is based in Brisbane. The DSP Bioprocess Scientist role sits within the group which handles manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products in compliance with international quality requirements as defined by TGA, FDA, EMEA, ICH, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trained on and support execution of DSP unit operations (chromatography, virus inactivation, virus filtration, ultrafiltration-diafiltration and drug substance final fill) with the applicable production protocols and planning schedules, in a clean room environment under cGMP conditions.
- A pro-active attitude and personal initiative is encouraged to identify practical problems and communicates to the responsible person.
- Contribute in their DSP functions, such as maintaining production suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data, as well as closing out batch record and material reconciliation in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
- Perform equipment maintenance and testing related to technical skills of Bioprocess Scientist DSP. Support and implement new procedures and/or equipment in the OPS department in consultation with other owners and users.
- Revise and author SOPs and logbooks.
- Adhere to Patheon cGMP Quality Management System and the Patheon EH&S requirements.
- Complete corrective and preventive actions, contribute in deviation investigations and support the timely closure of deviation reports and change controls.
- Implement lean (OE) initiatives and continuous improvements.
- Contribute to the transfer and understanding of specific new technologies to DSP.
- Connect with supplier about issued of technical nature.
Skills and Experience:
- Either experience in pharmaceutical industry OR tertiary education in science or engineering-based field (i.e. biopharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology).
- Good understanding of cGMP practices.
- Ability to work unsupervised. Good communication, flexibility, reliability and assertiveness. Responsible and proactive.
Other Job Requirements:
Your position may require you to be on shift or on call. Should this be a requirement, there will be remuneration as per the Company's policy.
Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.
- Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
- Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
- Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
- Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
- Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
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