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FSP- Scientist- Cell Culture

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP- Scientist- Cell Culture

Wilmington, DE

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Discover Impactful Work: Scientist will conduct the cell culture lab works in both cell line development (CLD) and cell culture process development (Upstream) teams to support the development of stable manufacture cell lines that express the therapeutic antibodies.

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Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities):

  • Completes experiments for generating stable CHO cell lines expressing therapeutic antibodies, which include preparation DNA for transfection, conduct experiment in transfection, screening of transfected cells, as well as routine cell culture work.
  • Prepare media, buffers and solutions needed for laboratory work.
  • Write routine electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
  • Present work summary to internal function teams.
  • Communicates clearly and collaborate actively with internal cross-functional teams to facilitate pipeline development of large molecules.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency):

  • Bachelor or Master degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or cell biology.
  • BS degree within chemical engineering, biochemical engineering biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or cell biology and 2-4 years of experience in an appropriate subject area or working towards relevant qualification or a MS with 1-2 years of experience.
  • Basic knowledge in aseptic cell culture is required, hands-on experience in cell culture process development is helpful, relevant experience is a plus.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative, organized, and pay attention to details.

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, DE, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01296163
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program