Staff Scientist - Flow Cytometry Subject Matter Expert

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:
Serve as the Flow Cytometry Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Cell Laboratory team, providing scientific and technical leadership for flow cytometry instrumentation, applications, and associated laboratory processes. Maintain demonstrated expertise in flow cytometry principles, instrumentation, assay development, data acquisition, and analysis. Provide technical guidance for study and experimental design, instrument configuration and optimization, method execution, and interpretation of results. Lead or support instrument, maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical issues. Develop and deliver training, mentor laboratory personnel, and assess technical competency to promote consistent and scientifically sound practices. Serve as a primary technical resource for investigations, method optimization, and continuous improvement activities, and provide expert input into procedures, technical documentation, and study-specific applications of flow cytometry.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provides technical oversight for complex, non-routine analytical testing (analytical development, validation, and transfer), method establishment, and technology-driven programs.
• Serves as a senior technical authority and SME for one or more analytical technologies, platforms, or scientific disciplines.
• Guides scientific decision-making to ensure appropriate experimental design, execution strategy, and data interpretation.
• Reviews and/or approves technical documents including methods, protocols, reports, and quality records to ensure quality and compliance.
• Designs, executes, and/or oversees complex laboratory experiments, development, transfer, and validation activities.
• Maintains sufficient hands-on laboratory engagement to ensure technical credibility and executional alignment.
• Supports resolution of complex technical issues, atypical results, and escalated investigations through direct scientific involvement.
• Contributes to quality management by conducting in-depth data analysis and root cause analysis to identify issues and support continuous improvement.
• May function as a well-established non-routine technical lead for multiple non-routine or method establishment programs, providing guidance and oversight to Senior Scientist and other technical leads.
• May alternatively serve as a technology SME, advancing scientific capabilities, optimizing methods, and defining best practices for assigned platforms.
• Guides and mentors Senior Scientist and staff, developing advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and scientific judgment.
• Supports identification and development of high-potential technical talent in collaboration with laboratory leadership.
• Reinforces a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with laboratory leadership, Quality, and Program Managers to align technical execution with program objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Participates in client interactions as a senior technical representative, supporting discussions related to methods, data interpretation, and technical strategy.
• Provides technical and regulatory recommendations to internal teams and clients as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years); OR PhD with 4+ years of experience; OR MS degree with 7+ years of experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Extensive Flow Cytometry experience in a GMP environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and oversee complex testing, investigations, and non-routine laboratory activities, including method establishment and advanced problem resolution.
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a proven ability to identify systemic root causes and implement sustainable technical solutions.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and apply deep subject matter expertise in one or more analytical methods, assays, platforms, or technologies, and to leverage that expertise across programs.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including trend evaluation, outlier detection, and interpretation of complex or atypical data sets to inform scientific and quality decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to data integrity, quality, and scientific rigor, with advanced understanding of GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to guide scientific and technical decision-making to ensure appropriate experimental design, execution strategy, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple complex technical responsibilities and shifting priorities while maintaining focus and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically develop Senior Scientist and junior staff, strengthening scientific judgment, troubleshooting capability, and technical depth through hands-on guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including authorship and review of complex technical documents and the ability to clearly communicate scientific concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across laboratory, quality, and project teams, influencing outcomes through technical expertise rather than formal authority.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and constructively resolving technical or professional conflicts in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with client information, data, and proprietary methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and familiarity with laboratory data systems and software supporting analytical testing.
• Demonstrated openness to feedback and continuous improvement, with the ability to apply lessons learned to enhance technical performance and laboratory capability.

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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