Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

THE POSITION:

We are seeking a highly creative scientist with expertise and laboratory experience in cell culture bioprocessing to take a leading role in our internal research efforts. The selected candidate will plan and conduct laboratory studies pertaining to the development of novel cell culture media formulations and processes.

Location:

This is on onsite position in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Residency within the area is required no relocation assistance will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a technical lead for client-facing media design service projects
• Design experimental plans, leads study execution, analyzes experimental data, and writes technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in the design/execution of development project
• Investigate and develop new methods and technologies to improve efficiency of development workflows
• Maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property
• Maintain high level of professional expertise and knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products, review of current scientific literature, and attendance at scientific seminars and meetings
• Present data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepares other publications when appropriate
• Interact closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations and/or Technical Services)
• Frequent technical interactions with outside collaborators through seminars and publications and with customers through teleconferences, site visits, and scientific meetings
• Perform duties independently with only general direction given
• Follow all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures
• Work in a laboratory environment, is required to lift up to 40 lbs, and may need to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
• Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• Work flexible hours as needed to accommodate communication with international clients
• Potentially required to perform other related duties as needed and/or assigned

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION:

Minimum Qualifications (must have):

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or other related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
• Understanding of scientific principles associated with bioprocessing workflows
• Competence in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and make informed decisions based on data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Proven track record to efficiently evaluate and adapt to changing project priorities

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

• Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development.
• Understanding of statistical design of experiments (DOE)
• Understanding of chemical, biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO, HEK293, NS0)
• Experience with 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)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $92,000.00–$115,000.00.

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 programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At 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 policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ 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