ThermoFisher Scientific • West Hills, CA 91307
Job #2696159399
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Scientist II, Manufacturing Sciences will serve as the lead for projects related to development and improvement of DNA-based diagnostic reagents with minimum supervision.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects and products across multiple functional groups while meeting target due dates with minimal supervision
Drive the day-to-day operations to maintain the workflow
Work independently, or with peers, to actively improve processes and procedures, as well as identify, develop and implement solutions to solve problems with moderate complexity
Design, create and/or provide experimental tasks to designated Scientist or self and complete data analysis using uType, SureTyper, Fusion, or equivalent software
Understand and able to perform Scientist I job responsibilities
Train current and new Scientist I/II in lab functions/procedures/analysis and provide guidance and support throughout projects and product builds. Processes include reconstitution, quantification, QC test, organization and maintenance of all raw materials such as oligonucleotides, ancillary reagents, genomic DNAs, etc.
Operate and train Scientists in the use of SAP, UV spectrophotometer, thermal cycler, agarose gel electrophoresis, UV image analyzer, genetic analyzer, qPCR instruments, Luminex instruments, high speed centrifuge and other hardware
Monitor performance of equipment/machines/tools and manufacturing processes
Update and maintain required SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance, tests, analyses and other relevant data
Prepare accurate and timely reports to Scientist III/Management
If necessary, support their team as backup during supervisor absence
Implement and execute practical knowledge of PPI Business System/LEAN concepts, including continuous improvement, with minimal supervision
Be able to identify individual goals, review and update Supervisor throughout the year and complete the Performance Management and Development (PMD) process
Key Responsibilities:
Understands and applies principles, concepts, theories and standards of HLA and scientific/technical field or software within own area
Good knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/ or scientific discovery
Knowledge and extensive hands-on experience of molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques
Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making and execution of duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrated positive role model behavior in a team environment
Self-starter with the ability to positively motivate others in a cooperative fashion
Be able to efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
During situations that have high impact to the business, quickly escalate them by bringing solutions and consulting with Supervisor
Follow oral and written directions
Communicate effectively with members of the group, as well as those in other departments
Plan and organize in a consistent manner and maintain work schedules.
Read, understand and implement written laboratory procedures
Collects and organizes data in an appropriate manner, including documenting all experiments in a laboratory notebook or appropriate documentation
Ability to use PCs and MS Office for data input and/or analysis
Encourages/challenges others and self for continuous improvement
Collaborate effectively and build productive cross-functional relationships with colleagues in other functions, including but not limited to the following: Marketing, Sales, R&D, Operations, Regulatory/Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management
Develop skills to perform other duties as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive laboratory and business data
Ensure that safe laboratory procedures and protocols are followed at all times, especially in the application of universal precautions in handling of all blood and blood products
Ensure all processes and teams are in adherence of cGMP and GDP
Ensure compliance with corporate, site, and regulatory policies, practices, and guidelines
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Frequently work at lab bench, in low temperature freezers and at PC workstations
Handle blood samples and blood byproducts occasionally
Some lifting of objects including laboratory instrumentation of 35 pounds
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $66,000.00-$99,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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