Bioprocess Development Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Logan, Utah

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Job Description



Location: Logan, UT / Bioproduction


When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.


Position Summary:


This Bioprocess Engineer will help our team drive process and product innovation through adaptation of both existing and novel single-use technologies. This role will support our new product development pipeline through conceptualization, research, design, and evaluation. The team member will work diligently in collaboration with other R&D teams by generating application-specific biotechnology data and verifying all new products meet all functional requirements for the intended use. Day-to-day work will cover a broad range of both upstream and downstream bioprocessing unit operations involving our single-use offerings as well as their associated controllers and peripheral equipment.


Responsibilities:


• Collaborate and drive experiment plans, perform studies, and analyze and report study results and recommendations both verbally and in written formats.


• Perform engineering analysis and modeling (i.e., heat and mass transfer, CFD, surface chemistry, biological systems, etc.) of components and systems using sound, established engineering and root cause analysis principles.


• Go-to subject matter expert in R&D to help research, conceptualize, explore, and develop bioprocessing solutions and technologies for the biopharmaceutical industry.


• Engage in rapid design, test, and build cycles for rapid bioprocess technology development.


• Coordinate, assist, and/or execute process characterization and process validation studies as needed (in-house or externally).


• Support problem solving and continuous process/product improvements.


• Document experimental results/concepts to support patent and intellectual property portfolio.


• Contribute towards several projects simultaneously and deliver high quality work.


• Work with customer base and field representatives on new product and process concepts including alpha and beta testing.


• Travel as required to perform job functions up to 10%


Minimum Qualifications:


• Bachelor of Science degree (Chemical, Biological, or Biochemical Engineering; or Molecular, Cell, or Protein Biology; or a similarly appropriate field of study) with 4 - 8 years hands-on experience in bioprocess engineering in process development, MSAT, process engineering, or similar position OR Masters Degree with 2 - 4 years


• Knowledge of and experience with general bioprocess unit operations (cell culture, microbial fermentation, harvest & recovery) and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) type environments; understanding of associated industrial standards.


• Experienced with design of experiments and post-experimental analysis and decision making.


• Ability to handle ambiguity in tasks and project definition.


• Strong written and oral communication skills, applied to both internal and external communications.


• Software proficiency: MS office programs, SAS/JMP, DoE, Matlab/Simulink, CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).


• Ability to work across teams and support multiple organizations effectively.


• Ability to be a team leader and mentor on projects.


• Problem solving skills including data interpretation, root cause analysis, and project prioritization. Ability to use standard troubleshooting concepts and develop new as needed.


• Ability to learn quickly and work independently and proactively with minimal guidance.


• Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.


Preferred Qualifications:


• MS or PhD in Biological, or Biochemical Engineering; or Molecular, Cell, or Protein Biology; or a similarly appropriate field of study.


• Automation and instrumentation proficiency: knowledge of Delta-V, PLC, PAC based bioreactor control systems and supporting unit operations.


• Direct experience and familiarity with suspension and/or adherent mammalian cell culture processes in bioreactor systems.


• Basic project management skills (time management, interpret Gantt charts).


At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 140,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com.



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!


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