Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $30 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

Pleasanton/ LSG-GSD

How you will make an impact?

The Pleasanton manufacturing sciences group is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated Scientist to work with a team in developing manufacturing processes for DNA/RNA/modified oligonucleotides. The candidate will have a strong understanding of nucleic acid chemistry, a broad understanding of instrumentation required for manufacturing processes, strong writing skills, and the ability to collaborate efficiently as part of a cross functional team including manufacturing, R&D, Product Managers and external partners.

What will you do?

• Work with team to investigate trends, performs statistical analysis to analyze the trends, conduct root cause analysis, provide recommendation and implement corrective action for processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing department.
• Assist practical process improvement efforts that improve the manufacturability of the product.
• Lead multiple projects and initiatives concurrently to meet product as well as process release/transfer timelines.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization such as suppliers, operations, logistics, QA, EHS, and R&D to resolve technical issues and support products.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to manager, extended R&D teams, and senior leadership.
• Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the department, as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education

• BA/BS Degree, 2+ years/ MS Degree, 1+ years of experience in oligonucleotide synthesis.

Experience

• Proven track record to prioritize and consistently develop a smooth efficient manufacturing process.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate processes, timelines and schedules clearly.
• Strong problem solving skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications especially in Excel visual basic applications.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and being flexible to meet changing priorities.
• Must be highly organized and have strong project management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory data and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Broad experience with instruments that are used for oligonucleotide manufacturing such as oligonucleotide synthesizers, HPLC, MS, Spectrophotometer, PAGE, liquid handlers.
• Good reasoning, trouble-shooting skills and strong logical thinking ability.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

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