Scientist (Large Molecule) - Client Dedicated

As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days – what we do has great purpose. Our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research to clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and meaningful impact here at Thermo Fisher Scientific. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding 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.

Scientist (Large Molecule) - Client Dedicated

This role will be supporting the development of innovative drug delivery approaches, and feedback/observations from the analytical work will be sought to guide future work. A person with scientific curiosity and keen observation skills will have the opportunity to impact the future medicine development.

The role of Scientist is to perform a variety of analysis and sample preparation procedures to quantitatively measure small molecules and biotherapeutics using a wide range of analytical instrumentation available (such as HPLC, SEC, CEX and LC-MS).

Working mainly independently, Scientists will interpret analytical data in regard to acceptability and consistency and set up and maintain analytical instrumentation.

The role is a full-time onsite position at the client site to provide continuous ongoing support to the client’s analytical needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of routine sample preparations and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure large molecule and biopharmaceutical compounds
• Provide analytical support for the testing of a variety of samples from GMP and non-GMP studies for Toxicology assessment, discovery, process research and development.
• Perform work assignments accurately, with the highest quality, in a timely and safe manner. 
• Set up analytical instrumentation for analysis using appropriate methods.
• Support the routine operation and occasional maintenance of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines. 
• Communicate analytical results to the required team and group leaders in required documentation.
• Problem solving, either independently or with assistance, pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. 
• Provide additional data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).  
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or similar
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 2+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. 

OR

• Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 1-2 years)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 1 plus years of experience with HPLC (SEC for antibodies) in a regulated GMP lab is required.
• Knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
• Experience with HPLC and Empower software
• Experience in Mass Spec (Glycan analysis of antibodies, Intact mass)
• Immunoassay/bio residual experience useful (quantitative ELISA, SPR,qPCR)
• Ability to support root cause analysis for method investigations
• Proficiency on technical operating systems
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience in analytical problem solving and troubleshooting abilities would be advantageous
• Time management and project management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Our 4i Values

• Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation
• Outstanding career and development prospects
• Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
• Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

Work Schedule

• Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.