Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, 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

Job Title: Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences

Reports To: Supervisor/Manager, Manufacturing Sciences

Group/Division: SDG/TDX

Job Track: Professional

Position Location: West Hills

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

Day/Shift (if applicable): Second Shift

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

The Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences will independently lead projects related to development, Improvement, production, and QC of antibody detection reagents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, create and/or provide experimental task to designated Scientist or self and be able to look at data and complete analysis using software’s and has signature approval on behalf of Supervisor.
• Work independently to improve processes and procedures, and develop and implement solutions by collaborating with peers.
• Train and guide Scientists I/II/III in lab functions and procedures and provide guidance and support throughout projects and product builds.
• Lead, plan, and craft experimental methods to achieve technical objectives and solve complex problems.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for Management.
• Support teams in Operations as needed.
• Provide input on performance for Scientist I and Scientist II throughout the year.
• Lead improvements and updates for SOPs and quality records of equipment maintenance and other relevant data.
• Implement and complete PPI Business System/LEAN concepts, including continuous improvement
• Able to identify goals, review and update Supervisor and complete PMD.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing within an IVD industry or cGMP and ISO regulations for diagnostics manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on experience in molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques.
• Ability to make decisions and complete work within designated timeframe.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong ability to detail experiments and use PCs for data input and analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across different functions of the business.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequently work at lab bench, low temperature freezers, and PC workstations.
• Handle blood samples and blood byproducts occasionally.
• Some lifting of objects up to 35 pounds.
• Work in office/computer/analysis environments.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $75,800.00–$125,000.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards