Associate Scientist, Purification Process Sciences

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join us as an Associate Scientist, Purification Process

This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Wilmington, DE.  We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Role description:

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

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage 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.

Discover Impactful Work:  As an Associate Scientist we are  seeking a motivated and dedicated protein purification scientist to support downstream process development and optimization, primarily for novel therapeutic monoclonal antibody and bispecific products throughout all stages of the clinical lifecycle.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities):

• Perform or aid in purification process development, optimization, and scale-up manufacturing
• Conduct protein purification to support formulation team’s material needs and cell culture development
• Perform routine analyses of in-process samples using relevant product purity and process impurity analytical tools
• Prepare buffers and solutions needed for laboratory work
• Present work summary in a weekly group meeting
• Write routine electronic laboratory notebook entries
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• BS with 1-2 years of experience in biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, chemistry or related field, preferably with some relevant industry experience
• Basic knowledge in protein chemistry and bioprocessing
• Basic knowledge and preferably hands-on experiences in various types of column/membrane chromatography (affinity, size exclusion, ion exchanges, multi-mode) and filtration technology
• Experience in protein analysis such as HPLC, ELISA, pH/Conductivity/A280 Concentration testing, etc. is preferred
• Hands-on experience or basic knowledge of Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration experimentation and TFF systems is preferred
• Inventory management skills preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, collaborative, independent, meticulous

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

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!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.