Associate Scientist- Cell culture at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Wilmington, Delaware

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Job Description




Mammalian Cell Culture Scientist



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.



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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 clients to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.


Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. This is an onsite position located in Wilmington, DE



A Day in the life:

• Supporting the team in the set-up, operation, and associated analysis of mammalian cell culture and bioreactor processes


• General operations such as bioreactor building/sterilization, cleanup and turnover of bioreactors to maintain a set run schedule


• Sampling including cell count and metabolite analysis


• Prepare solutions and culture media


• Perform data analysis


• Maintain records and test results following good manufacturing practices (GMP)


• Management of lab supplies and raw materials


• Work independently and efficiently


• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately


• Communicate effectively with client staff members

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least six months related laboratory experience including aseptic and cell culture techniques either in a lab scale or pilot scale setting


• General laboratory skills, including experience with pipettes


• Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel


• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills


• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude


• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Biological Sciences, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience


• 0-2 years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)


• Ability to work weekends and overnight hours as needed

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.



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!



Our 4i Values:



Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement


If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application - we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now