Scientist- Bioanalytical

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Role: Scientist- Bioanalytical

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Collegeville, PA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to demonstrate the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Provide routine laboratory and operational support for reagent management activities. Responsibilities include critical reagent preparation, inventory management, data entry, documentation, shipment coordination, and general laboratory organization. The worker will support ongoing projects by executing established procedures under the guidance of GSK staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Basic knowledge of protein purification and characterization techniques.

• Familiarity with protein analysis techniques, including HPLC, UV-Vis/A280 concentration measurements, SDS-PAGE, and basic data interpretation.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Experience with AKTA, HPLC, FPLC, or similar chromatography systems for protein purification and characterization.

• Experience with antibody conjugation and related bioconjugation techniques.

• Experience with ligand binding assays (LBA), including ELISA and other immunoassay-based analytical methods.

Basic Requirements:

• BS degree with 2-4 years of experience in an appropriate subject area

• Is technically proficient in a number of formulation/process development techniques.

• Has good knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements, SOPs and policies

• Has operational knowledge of routine laboratory/plant equipment

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. 

Working Conditions and Environment:
• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional 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 such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional mobility needed.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!