Scientist I, Analytical Development

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies. Our global team delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Apply for the Scientist mRNA position in the Process Development team to join the mRNA team in Monza and chip in to helping customers address challenges in patient treatment.

Your Future Team

The Scientist I joining the team will work within the mRNA Process & Analytical Method Development Group and contribute to developing analytical methods, improvements, and transfer of mRNA products to the QC group. The RNA Process and Analytical Development team is a hard-working and energetic team of Scientists focused on RNA and LNP technologies.

Key responsibilities will include hands-on laboratory methods development, mRNA process characterization & development for new products, process improvements, and document drafting.

As a Scientist I in the mRNA Process and Analytical Development lab, you will play a crucial role in the team. Your work will contribute to developing new analytical methods and testing services. The Scientist role provides an outstanding opportunity for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) methods for mRNA to support analytical testing services, product development, technical product support, and process improvements.
• Address problems that require analysis of situations or data by reviewing identifiable factors.
• Conduct various chemical and biological assays, such as nucleic acid quantification and purification.
• Implement specialized analyses and method transfer and feasibility testing
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform tests accurately
• Troubleshoot method and instrumentation problems
• Perform moderate data analysis, reviewing experimental results and contributing to experimental design
• Performing assays, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting results in appropriate format (ELN, analytical reports, and presentations)
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as required
• Actively participate in group and project meetings

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical Science; a Master's degree is preferred
• Prior experience in HPLC (UV and CAD detectors) and Chromatographic Data Systems
• Prior experience in the Mass Spectrometry field
• Knowledge of general lab safety
• Prior experience in a cGMP environment completing and writing Method Development & Validation protocols
• Ability to use professional concepts, company policies, and procedures to perform a wide range of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration, and independent thought.
• Advanced knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment (e.g., scales, pH meters, spectrophotometer).
• Familiarity with commonly used experimental and research concepts, practices, procedures, and statistical data analysis.
• General knowledge of computer systems.
• Understanding of GMP, GLP, and GDP.
• Effectively collaborating within the QC team and with other functional teams.
• Fluency in speaking, writing, and reading English.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, colour, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age, or disability status.

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