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Location/Division Specific Information

Our Recombinant Proteins (REP) Business Unit in Cranbury, NJ is part of our Biosciences Division. REP unites deep scientific expertise with a collaborative culture to build a product portfolio that includes cytokines, growth factors, antibodies and ELISA kits used to support the research of our academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical customers.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Research Scientist I role is responsible for helping to develop recombinant cytokine products for the life-science research market. This role will report to our Director, Lab Operations. Day-shift Opportunity

A Day in the Life:

• Plan and conduct experiments, analyze, and interpret the results.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor and peers as needed to ensure optimal work environment
• Discuss and share the results of research with colleagues through presentations or discussions at team meetings
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and training files in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards to support patent application and other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).
• Prepare and present experimental data summaries and protocol writing
• Keep up to date with other research being carried out in, or related to, their field of study
• Advise supervisor of factors that may affect quality, accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness of data
• Assist in the interpretation of experiment results
• Assist in creating kits when assigned to a kit production project
• Monitor and proactively address back orders and ability to forecast project completions
• Follow ISO and GMP guidelines when assigned to a relevant project
• Participate in the planning and execution of production
• Align with all company safety regulations and procedures
• Demonstrate and drive the Thermo Fisher values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation (The Four I’s)

Keys to Success:

Education

• Minimum Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in chemistry or related field

Experience

• 1+ years of relevant work experience protein purification or in a Research Scientist position, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and certification requirements, preferred
• Strong computer skills as well as ability to collect, organize, and interpret data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner
• Ability to multitask, shift priorities and work at a rapid pace.
• Effective organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.
• Ability to formulate and take on problems efficiently
• Self-starter to work efficiently and independently and to troubleshoot and take on problems
• Must be a self-starter, have excellent time management and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft computer applications

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