Scientist III, Cell Biology

Work ScheduleFirst Shift (Days)Environmental ConditionsOffice, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you ready to advance your scientific research career? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong work behaviors to join our team as a Scientist III within our Cell Biology team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects with the potential to make a significant impact in the scientific community.US – Grand Island, NYWhat will you do?

Design experimental plans, lead study execution, analyze experimental data, generate laboratory protocols, and write technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries.

Generate and optimize clonal cell lines for stable expression of recombinant proteins and therapeutic molecules.

Troubleshoot and solve problems associated with various types of R&D projects.

Exercise practical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and exhibit creativity and foresight in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Interact closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations) in commercializing new products and customer and business support.

Maintain accurate lab notebook to support the protection of intellectual property following relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with 5 plus years of experience, master’s degree with 3 plus years of experience, or Ph.D. in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics or other related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture (i.e., shake flasks, deep well plates, ambr15 micro-bioreactors, etc.).

Skills:Minimum Qualifications:

Proficiency in cell culture techniques, transfection, cloning, and molecular biology methods.

Solid understanding of data analysis and statistical software (e.g., JMP, GraphPad). Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions.

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Competence in research design, troubleshooting, and evaluating new techniques and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with flow cytometry, high-throughput screening, and analytical tools.

Knowledge of protein quality attributes (glycosylation, charge variants, etc.)

Experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis.

Prior industrial experience, particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development.

Understanding of chemical, biochemical, and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components

Previous experience with cell lines used in bioproduction (e.g. CHO & HEK)

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.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that our employees' unique perspectives and contributions drive our success and enable us to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We embrace collaboration and encourage our employees to share their ideas and expertise.Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Our advanced facilities offer an outstanding work environment conducive to professional development and growth. We are committed to equal opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations/adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are an ambitious and driven scientist who is passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply for the Scientist III position at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Join our team and be a part of our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.Apply now and take the next step in your scientific research career!Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.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-rewardsThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.