Scientist I - R&D

osition Summary:We are searching for a Scientist I, Cell Biology that will design experimental plans with guidance and executes experiments, analyzes data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries.Responsibilities:• Designs experimental plans with guidance and executes experiments, analyzes data, generates laboratory protocols, and contributes to technical reports and product summaries• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of various factors• Exhibits creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions• Investigates new methods and technologies and maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards• Maintains knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products and review of current scientific literature• Interacts with other internal departments (i.e., Business Development, Quality, Operations, Technical Services, and/or Marketing) in the commercialization of new products• Performs duties independently with guidance from manager• Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assignedMinimum Qualifications (must have):• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or other related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience• Familiar with methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture• Basic understanding of statistical analysis• Demonstrated competence in data analysis• Frequent technical interaction with colleagues and members of other departmentsPreferred Qualifications (nice to have):• Working knowledge of scientific principles and proven proficiency in statistical design of experiments (DOE)• Experience in research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components• Previous cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)• Previous experience with cell types used in cell therapy applications (e.g. T cells, MSC, ESC) or cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero, MRC-5, BHK)• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15)• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific results in a clear, concise, & accurate manner