Scientist I, Large Molecule

About the role

Join us as a Scientist I at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our teams enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through life-changing therapies, clinical research, and innovative solutions. As a Scientist I, you will oversee clinical laboratory testing operations, ensure accuracy and reliability of results, manage and mentor lab staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work in accordance with client protocols, methods, and requirements.
• Prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documentation.
• Design experimental studies and participate in technical troubleshooting.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods, and SOPs.
• Review laboratory investigations and deviations.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise laboratory resources for group project activities and update project status.
• Respond to client questions and needs, coordinate client communication, and record meeting minutes.
• Assist group leaders in their responsibilities.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant experience; or an equivalency combining education, training, and directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

• Laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations and domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Occasional exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movements with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional mobility, including crouching, stooping, frequent bending, and twisting of the upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15–20 lbs).
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software, both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate clearly and listen effectively to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance; plans work schedules to meet goals.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks under changing conditions with little predictability.
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.