Work Schedule
10 hr shift/days
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
About Us:
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:
Join our remarkable team in Brisbane as a USP Bioprocess Scientist II and contribute to the flawless manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an ambitious team that strictly adheres to international quality standards. This role is a 1 Yr Fixed Term Contract based onsite in Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform processes in a clean room environment under cGMP conditions.
- Contribute to department functions, such as maintaining production suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
- Deliver sustained improvement in the site key performance indicators of Right the First Time and On Time Delivery.
- Adhere to cGMP Quality Management System and EH&S requirements.
- Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and validation. Support and implement new procedures and/or equipment in the OPS department in consultation with other owners and users.
- Assist with batch record close-out, deviation reports, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Assist in the completion of lean initiatives and continuous improvements.
- Connect with suppliers about issues of technical nature.
- Any reasonable additional tasks required for day-to-day operational activities.
- This role may require shift and on-call work, remunerated per company policy.
- Exhibit a pro-active attitude and personal initiative to identify and overcome practical problems, propose possible solutions, and communicate to the responsible person/s.
Frequent Contacts:
Internal: QA, QC, USP, DSP, MBP, Tech Transfer, VAL, ENG, EH&S, WHS amd external Auditors and customers
Skills and Attributes:
- Preferably a tertiary education in a science or engineering-based field (e.g., biopharmaceuticals manufacture, biotechnology, process technology).
- 1+ years of experience in bio (pharmaceutical) fields or similar.
- Good knowledge of and experience working in a cGMP environment is highly preferred.
- USP - cell culture passaging, WAVE bioreactors, 50 L - 2000 L stirred tank bioreactors for fed-batch and perfusion process, cell banking, and depth filtration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and performance related bonus structure
- Access to Thermo Fisher's global University
- Exposure to market leading & innovative technologies
- Career development opportunities in a leading global organization
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.