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.)
Job Description
About Us:
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
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Position Summary:
This Senior DSP Bioprocess Scientist position is located in our Brisbane office. The role involves manufacturing biopharmaceutical products according to international quality standards set 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
- Identify practical problems and communicate issues to the team lead
- Contribute towards 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
- Conduct equipment maintenance and testing to provide technical support. Collaborate with other owners and users to introduce new procedures and/or equipment in the Operations department.
- Revise and author SOPs and logbooks
- Ensure compliance with 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 as required and contribute to the transfer and understanding of specific new technologies to DSP
- Collaborate with suppliers regarding issues of technical nature.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Min 1 yr of industry work experience within a DSP or similar Bioprocess Scientist role
- Either experience in pharmaceutical industry OR tertiary education in science or engineering-based field (i.e. bio-pharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology)
- Good understanding of cGMP practices
- Ability to work unsupervised. Good communication, flexibility, reliability and assertiveness and a responsible and proactive demeanor
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.
Benefits:
Join the team and take advantage of our benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.
- Take part in a company that values your health and wellbeing by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program. This program provides confidential support for both personal and work-related matters.
- 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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Our colleagues will demonstrate why you should work with us. We are a team of over 100,000 colleagues who share values like Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we accelerate research, overcome scientific challenges, promote technological innovation, and support patients. Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and #StartYourStory, where we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
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