Scientist II, Protein Biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cranbury, New Jersey

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials



Job Description



As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.


Location/Division Specific Information


Cranbury, NJ / Biosciences Division- Recombinant Proteins


Recombinant Proteins Group 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.


How will you make an impact?


As a GMP Research Scientist, you will contribute to the development of potential GMP protein products and assist in establishing processes and procedures for their ongoing production.


What will you do?


Manufacture company products in compliance with established processes and SOPs.
Perform in-process tests (SDS-PAGE gels, Absorbance at 280nm, pH, etc.) to produce reliable and detailed data to support product quality and/or scientific investigations.
Prepare and set up manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment.
Follow proper cleanroom behavior and gowning procedures.
Follow line clearance requirements to maintain cGMP and cGLP in all work areas.
Perform cleanroom and equipment cleaning and sanitization per current SOPs.
Perform accurate material handling, use and storage in a manner that ensures "First In First Out".
Ensure that raw materials and required supply items such as gloves, wipes, alcohol, etc. are well stocked in their designated areas of the cleanroom.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment for self and others.
Maintain and ensure completeness and accuracy of all documentation associated to work performed.
Proactively connect with supervisor and colleagues as needed to ensure efficient work environment.
Advise supervisor of factors that may affect product quality or the accuracy, timeliness and usefulness of data.
Plan and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret the results.
Discuss research progress with other departments (e.g. production and marketing) and colleagues through presentations or discussions at team meetings.
Keep accurate records of activities, and results in the laboratory notebooks and databases where appropriate.
Document protocols, observations, and analyze data in an organized and accurate manner in laboratory notebooks and databases where appropriate.
Keep up to date with other research being carried out in, or related to, their field of study.
Provide mentorship and assistance to colleagues when needed.
Assist in the interpretation of experiment results.
Monitor and proactively address back orders and ability to forecast project completions.
Follow ISO 9001 and GMP guidelines.
Demonstrate and drive the Thermo Fisher values - Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation (The Four I's).
Other duties as assigned by Lead or Manager.