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We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong communication, leadership, technical and operational skills to join our growing Process Development team.

Job Title: Staff Scientist- Analytical Development

Location/Division Specific Information: US - Massachusetts – Plainville – Onsite

How will you make an impact?

In Viral Vector Service BioProcess Sciences, we develop, characterize and scale-up bioprocesses for robust manufacture of viral vectors to help our clients deliver lifesaving therapies to patients.

As Analytical Development expert, You will plan, design, implement, and document laboratory and tech transfer activities. You will also serve as domain expert in downstream processing for viral vector while supporting detailed transfer of processes from clients into Bioprocess Sciences lab. You will also be supporting tech transfer out to the cGMP manufacturing space.

This is a hands-on position. The ideal candidate shall have excellent lab skills, strong documentation skills, ability to analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and make recommendations, and tight-knit partnership skills.

What will you do?

• Support sourcing, purchase, installation, startup and calibration and maintenance of analytical testing equipment.
• Responsible for the design and execution of phase-appropriate development/testing strategies including PCR based assays, immunoassay used for quantitation, and characterization of viral vectors (Adeno-associated virus, lentivirus and other capsids).
• Lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Stay updated with literature, government guidelines, internal guidance on clinical trial conduct including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), internal SOPs and regulations and White Papers.
• Collaborate with process development groups to effectively support process development/characterization testing and QC team for assay transfer for GMP testing.
• Support transfer and establishment of already-developed analytical assays, particularly, titer using PCR, capsid titer using ELISA, % full capsid using Capillary electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, Analytical Ultracentrifugation, size/aggregate characterization using light scattering, and process impurities using dPCR/qPCR and Elisa.
• Collaborate across the larger Thermo Fisher Scientific network on novel technologies (such as Raman or other process analytical technology tools) for real time characterization of gene therapy molecules and developing automation workflows (Pharma 4.0).
• Support in-house GLP/GCLP infrastructure, systems and procedures to ensure adequate thorough laboratory practices & regulatory requirements for analytical activities.
• Work with other team members to priorities and objectives for staff to ensure timely completion of tasks as per project timelines. Interact with clients, ensures accurate data and presentations to the clients.
• Assist in preparing detailed analytical development report to support manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Develop platform assays for gene therapy characterization.

How will you get here?

Education

• B.S. in (bio)Chemical Engineering., Biochemistry, or related field with 8 yrs., Masters with 5 yrs., or Ph.D. with 3 yrs. of industrial experience including leadership experience.

Experience

• Shown deeply understanding of global regulatory requirements including GLP, GCP and the clinical trial process.
• Experience handling third party assay laboratories, collaborations, and relevant bioanalytical vendors preferred.
• Experience with AAV, LV and Gene and/or cell therapy preferred.
• Track record with analytical development with deep expertise with assay development in PCR, ELISA, CE, SDS-PAGE and other relevant assays.
• Experience with analytical method development, across various platforms, (e.g.ELISA, HPLC, DLS, Raman, Chromatography, etc.) including quantitation of therapeutic proteins in biological matrices, metabolite identification and impurity profiling.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Will be self-motivated and proactively drive efficient execution.
• Will use outstanding equipment and instrumentation in daily manufacturing.
• Will be encouraged to learn new software, processes, and tools quickly!
• Will work in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously!
• Will critically review processes and recommend improvements to supervisor/manager.
• Will demonstrate flexibility with changes to working environment and deliver high quality results.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 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.

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