Staff Scientist, Product Development
Staff Scientist, Product Development Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Middletown, VA Specialty Diagnostics Division How will you make an impact? The Staff Scientist carries out product change and support projects, transferring of in-vitro diagnostic devices (immunoassay and clinical chemistry) from external partners, and providing support to all departments. We resolve technical problems to meet the site's needs. This includes thoughtful selection of critical materials, innovative design of reagents, assay protocols, product performance characterization studies, manufacturing processes and test methods, specification setting, critical data analysis, succinct presentation and report preparation. This role is crucial to the success of the company through revenue generation via product launch, process improvement and/or product support as needed. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. What will you do? Needed are a strong technical background and an understanding of practical and statistical approaches to product development and product support. In addition, the position requires a sound ability to troubleshoot product design problems encountered during product development, scale-up, and support and an understanding of experimental design (DOE). Identifying manufacturing processes for new products and improvement opportunities for existing products as needed. Facilitating the transfer of new materials to the facility by working with manufacturing and QC laboratory personnel. Initiating problem solving and product support activities. Evaluating data and preparing technical summaries and supporting reports to document completion of work assignments. Leading and supporting specific projects by successfully identifying key activities. Designing, conducting and evaluating projects, experiments and trials associated with product transfers. Leads complex troubleshooting and process development efforts and assists the coordination of interdepartmental tasks to achieve timely completion. Evaluating analytical results against the draft/final product specifications. Collaborating in the qualification of new product manufacturing processes, application of new manufacturing equipment and/or the modification of manufacturing equipment/process, including those associated with contract manufacturing events and product transfers. Preparing data summaries and/or reports for technical input. Conducting research experiments to identify alternative raw materials and to improve existing products. Uses statistical methodology to craft experiments and analyze data. Providing mentoring and guidance to Scientists within the department to support professional training and scientific knowledge. Supporting Risk Assessments and conducting Risk Analysis on a variety of issues/topics. How will you get here? Education BS with 6
years of experience, or MS with 5
years of experience, or Ph.D. with 3
years of experience. Preferred degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Life Sciences degree. Experience Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills Strong Analytical Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, or Immunoassay background Strong ability to conduct product development experiments, perform product troubleshooting studies and to evaluate the progress of the respective project(s). Strong problem-solving skills. Strength in planning and coordinating design; and direct experiments of variable complexity. Knowledge of GLP and/or GMP Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis software Strong technical writing & presentation skills Ability to learn new skills, databases and programs associated with day-to-day job responsibilities Product development or support experience Manufacturing experience Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and its application to optimizing and troubleshooting product design and formulations. Understanding and familiarity with 510(k) submissions and associated requirements. (a plus) Knowledge of ISO requirements. (a plus) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong documentation and strong organizational skills required Works well in a team setting Pays attention to detail Is agile with changing environments and timely execution of tasks Shows initiative by seeking new tasks, beyond what is generally encouraged Inspires and co-ordinates people to achieve specific goals Generates ideas to improve current processes Sets example by demonstrating excellence Demonstrates leadership skills Helps coordinate tasks within the team Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
years of experience, or MS with 5
years of experience, or Ph.D. with 3
years of experience. Preferred degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Life Sciences degree. Experience Strong laboratory and technical hands-on skills Strong Analytical Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry, or Immunoassay background Strong ability to conduct product development experiments, perform product troubleshooting studies and to evaluate the progress of the respective project(s). Strong problem-solving skills. Strength in planning and coordinating design; and direct experiments of variable complexity. Knowledge of GLP and/or GMP Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis software Strong technical writing & presentation skills Ability to learn new skills, databases and programs associated with day-to-day job responsibilities Product development or support experience Manufacturing experience Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and its application to optimizing and troubleshooting product design and formulations. Understanding and familiarity with 510(k) submissions and associated requirements. (a plus) Knowledge of ISO requirements. (a plus) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong documentation and strong organizational skills required Works well in a team setting Pays attention to detail Is agile with changing environments and timely execution of tasks Shows initiative by seeking new tasks, beyond what is generally encouraged Inspires and co-ordinates people to achieve specific goals Generates ideas to improve current processes Sets example by demonstrating excellence Demonstrates leadership skills Helps coordinate tasks within the team Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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 and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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