Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5 hours ago
FSP Scientist: Chromatography and Filtration
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30.14/hr - $50.24/hr
2+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, and they are seeking a Scientist to join their PPD Laboratory Services team. In this role, you will perform advanced diagnostic testing and analysis, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab procedures and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Execute high through put scale down robotic purification as part of early and late stage process development, viral clearance, process characterization, and continuous process improvement studies
Perform basic data acquisition and analysis, and documentation in electric lab notebooks
Will develop economical, robust steps for recovering the target protein from bioreactor harvests using chromatography, filtration, and other separation techniques; developing downstream purification processes to be transferred to manufacturing; and perform laboratory scale process characterization studies
Perform various bioanalytical assays, including HPLC, ELISAs and SDS-PAGE, to aid in rapid process development
The candidate must possess strong written, oral, and collaborative skills in order to effectively communicate experimental procedures and results
As appropriate, the candidate may supply technical support for pilot and/or GMP manufacturing of clinical materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)
Execute high through put scale down robotic purification as part of early and late stage process development, viral clearance, process characterization, and continuous process improvement studies
Perform basic data acquisition and analysis, and documentation in electric lab notebooks
Develop economical, robust steps for recovering the target protein from bioreactor harvests using chromatography, filtration, and other separation techniques
Develop downstream purification processes to be transferred to manufacturing
Perform laboratory scale process characterization studies
Perform various bioanalytical assays, including HPLC, ELISAs and SDS-PAGE, to aid in rapid process development
Possess strong written, oral, and collaborative skills in order to effectively communicate experimental procedures and results
Supply technical support for pilot and/or GMP manufacturing of clinical materials
Execute new technology/innovation evaluation for purification process
Strong biological scientific understanding
Experience with chromatography and filtration for biologics purification
Laboratory hands on skills
Preferred
Experience with bioanalytical assays and methods preferred
Internship or corporate experience
Benefits
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
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
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2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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