Scientist I, Cell Biology

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong work behaviors to join our team as a Scientist I within our Cell Biology team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects with the potential to make a significant impact in the scientific community.

Responsibilities

• Designs experimental plans with guidance and completes experiments, analyzes experimental data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries.
• Conducts mammalian cell line development experiments, including transfection, stable pool generation, selection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, and evaluation of cell growth and productivity.
• Provides direct support in maintenance of adherent and suspension cell cultures, media/feed/supplement preparation, cell banking and cryopreservation, and operation of bench-scale bioreactors.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems associated with various types of R&D projects.
• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Maintain an accurate lab notebook to support the protection of intellectual property following relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.

Requirements (Must have)

• Bachelor's degree (Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Biomedical engineering, or other related field) with 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing/lab environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in small-scale mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced research environment and deliver detailed results

Requirements (Nice to have)

• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques, transfection, selection, cloning, and molecular biology methods used in cell line development
• Solid understanding of data analysis and statistical software (e.g., JMP, GraphPad). Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Competence in research design, cell line development troubleshooting, and evaluating new techniques and procedures
• Prior industrial experience, particularly in cell line development, upstream process development and/or cell culture media formulation
• Experience with cell line development workflows and clone isolation/screening technologies (e.g., limiting dilution, single-cell dispensing, FACS, or imaging-based systems)
• Knowledge of or experience with biocontainment facilities and procedures, laboratory safety, and decontamination
• Familiarity with cell banking, cryopreservation, and recombinant mammalian cell lines used in bioproduction (e.g., CHO and HEK)
• Familiarity with operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors or other upstream cell culture equipment

Pay

• Salary range: $54,000.00–$72,000.00
• Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount