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PBS Biotech

Research Associate

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... cell culture lab experience. * Ability to shift gears quickly and to be flexible with task assignments based on business needs. * Time management and ability to operate with sense of urgency to meet ...

Lonza

Cell Culture Process Engineer

Bend, OR · On-site

Take ownership of laboratory operations, leading routine lab activities, maintaining high-quality ... cell culture, or process development * Experience working with bioreactors and upstream process ...

PBS Biotech Inc

Senior Scientist

Moorpark, CA · On-site

$131K - $168K/yr

... years cell culture lab experience * Extensive hands-on experience with cell therapy process ... Excellent project management and organizational skills to develop detailed experimental plans

Lonza

Cell Culture Process Engineer

Bend, OR · On-site

Take ownership of laboratory operations, leading routine lab activities, maintaining high-quality ... cell culture, or process development * Experience working with bioreactors and upstream process ...

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Lab Mgr, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Oversee daily ... w/: cell culture workflow; performing in vivo procedures incl tissue collection, multi-route ...

Werfen

Production Chemist I - Cell Culture

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Working under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Technician, this ... Performs maintenance of the lab including recording temperatures, cleaning, equipment maintenance ...

Pioneer Data

Scientist II / Cell Culture

Groton, CT · On-site

Scientist II / Cell Culture Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 48 months Location ... Excellent time-management skills and ability to follow pre-established experimental designs and ...

Werfen

Production Chemist I - Cell Culture

Waukesha, WI · On-site

Working under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Technician, this ... Performs maintenance of the lab including recording temperatures, cleaning, equipment maintenance ...

Actalent

CELL CULTURE & QC ASSOCIATE

Newbury Park, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Title: Cell Culture & QC Associate The Cell Culture & QC Associate supports a critical ... inventory management to ensure traceability and proper storage. * Work independently while ...

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Senior Scientist - Cell Culture / Stem Cell

Boston, MA • On-site

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Biotechnology Research and Development • 10K+ employees
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$99K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 430 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

171st of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting
Job Description
Senior Scientist - Cell Culture / Stem Cell
Shift: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm EST
ONSITE:
This is a fully onsite role based at our customer's site in (Boston, MA). We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.
Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers' organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.
Key responsibilities:
  • Culture recombinant, primary human progenitors, stem cells and/or 2D/3D organoids
  • Cell Culture and Aseptic Technique is a MUST HAVE
  • Completes experiments in a reliable, consistent manner
  • Demonstrates high level of attention to details
  • Performs initial analysis of experimental data and interprets immediate experimental outcomes
  • Records experiments and results in laboratory notebooks (including all electronic systems) in accordance with lab procedures
  • Recognizes problems and suggests experiments to troubleshoot issues
  • Execute on new ideas to improve workflows, consistency and efficiency of the cell culture processes
  • Clearly and effectively communicates (both written and verbal) results
  • Leverages technical experience to help prioritize studies, based on Project impact
  • Performs basic statistical analysis of experimental data, where appropriate
  • Conducts own experimental troubleshooting on routine problems
  • Assists with publication and patent submission processes
  • Surveys relevant scientific literature to maintain awareness of issues and trends within the field
  • Present studies effectively at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
  • Sr. Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years')
  • OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years')
  • OR PhD

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proven technical proficiency and demonstrated skill in conducting and interpreting experiments including the development of human stem cell models and assays to evaluate targets and lead molecules for diseases.
  • Cell Culture and Aseptic Technique is a MUST HAVE
  • Experience with advanced cell culture techniques to culture human cells
  • Uses technical knowledge to design and execute follow-up experiments
  • Demonstrated understanding of analysis and interpretation of experimental data with proficient problem solving and protocol refinement
  • Experience with advanced cell culture techniques to culture human cells
  • Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts according to business needs
  • Adaptive to a time-line driven work environment
  • Multitasking skills, attention to details and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Great interpersonal/teamwork skills and positive attitude
  • Often deployed to investigations with more significant consequences and need for reliability
  • Effective communicator (written and verbal), especially within their technical area(s)

Working Environment:
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with
proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $95,000.00-$100,000.00.
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

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