Scientist, Large Molecule

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

Job Title: Scientist, Large Molecule

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Collegeville, PA.

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.

 

Job Summary:
Performs laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical drug substances and drug products in an R&D setting. Works within a team to test routine large molecule products.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform complex laboratory activities including sample analysis
• Ensure proper storage of samples and maintain sample/reagent inventories.
• Perform analytical work in accordance with protocols
• Train on Labware, IDBS, Empower and analytical techniques
• Document data as dictated by current GSK policies and procedures 
• Perform peer review of data in a timely manner
• Works to GxP standards
• Follows safe laboratory practices, including waste disposal and hazard identification
• Attends regular safety training
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting as needed
• Assist with lab cleanouts when scheduled
• Complete all required training in a timely manner

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education & Experience

Scientist: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or similar and Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-4 years’)  OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years’)

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

• Familiarity with  chromatography and separations techniques (e.g., HPLC , cIEF and CE)
• Familiarity with chromatography software (e.g., Empower, OpenLab CDS, etc.)
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications to perform tasks
• Experience preparing samples for qualitative and quantitative analytical testing
• Familiarity in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
• Familiarity with compendial testing and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, USP, EP)
• Familiarity with GxP and ALCOA++

 

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!