Scientist II, Bioprocessing

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information

Work Location: San Diego, CA (on-site)

Group: Pharma Services Group

Division: Drug Substance

How will you make an impact?

The STS Scientist II Cell Therapy - R&D will be responsible for being part of a robust technical team proficient in advanced cell culture and manipulation using robust platforms that ease the path towards GMP manufacturing. The motivated individual will be involved in developed methods and protocols for cell therapy relevant cells applying best-in-class platforms and advanced analytics with an attitude for continuous improvements.

What will you do?

The role has the following responsibilities and authorities as assigned by the Manager:Use skills for highly controlled large-scale and high-through-put cell culture. Isolate cells from primary tissues and generate qualified cell banks.Adapt and complete processes in bench scale and large-scale culture systems effective planning, scheduling, and execution of experiments.Perform various types of cell modification with viruses, plasmid DNA and other gene editing platforms.Plan and implement experiments; generate protocols and methods; address and resolve technical issues record and report data.Develop methods and SOPs to help build Master control modules. Assist with necessary technical frameworks required to roll our translational services for cell therapyStrong teamwork with other scientists and functional partners.Work in a matrix environment, interact externally and internally across technical teams, divisions, and functions; collaborate with clients, and support translational services.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and/or molecular biology required.Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

2+ years of relevant hands-on experience.Technical proficiency in mammalian cell culture, advanced cell systems and cell modification.Cross-functional communication, and accountability, ability to prioritize and deliver on sophisticated processes/projects.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge and hands on experience with advanced mammalian cell culture with primary and stem cells.Hands-on experience with cell biology techniques and cellular assays.Strong communication, receptive to suggestions and feedback, highly collaborative with the ability to adapt to change, work within a team to effect performance.Excellent organizational and time management skills, including near and intermediate planning and clear thoughtful written and verbal communication.Skills in Microsoft based programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to communicate/work in a dynamic environment.Ability to multi-task.Attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard procedures.Follows all company safety, training, quality regulations and procedures.Able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.Exercises practical judgment within broadly defined practices, policies.Performs duties independently with direction and minimal oversight.Ability to analyze and summarize scientific data.

Working Conditions

Laboratory environment.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Repetitive movements of hands, arms, legs, fingers.Exposure to life sciences Biosafety level 2 R&D laboratory and office environment.Flexibility to work after hours depending on business needs.

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

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Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $73,000.00–$95,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards