Thermo Fisher

Media Development Scientist Lead

Shanghai, China Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

What you will do

  • Independently develop experimental plans, lead study execution, analyze experimental data, generate laboratory protocols, and write technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries
  • Work on sophisticated and meaningful problems of broad scope where analysis of situations or data requires a comprehensive evaluation of numerous factors within daring timelines
  • Troubleshoot and address complicated issues in the development and implementation of development projects
  • Exercise practical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and exhibit creativity and foresight in selecting approaches and techniques for acquiring solutions
  • Research, develop, and embed new methods and technologies to elevate the efficiency of development workflows
  • Actively capitalize on knowledge of industry trends to identify new opportunities for novel product offerings that address customer problems
  • Maintain an accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards
  • Stay highly skilled, keep up with new technologies, review scientific literature, attend seminars
  • Present data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepare relevant publications
  • Collaborate with various internal departments and industry leaders to launch new products
  • Align with all company safety, training, and quality regulations (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.) and procedures

Education / Experience

  • Ph.D. or similar qualification in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of work experience; master’s degree or equivalent in a related field with 5 years of hands-on practice

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture and associated with bioprocessing
  • Expertise in data analysis, research development, troubleshooting, and the assessment of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities (English and Mandarin) and the skill to interpret and summarize scientific findings clearly, concisely, and accurately
  • Strong interpersonal abilities, such as efficiently assessing, ranking, and coordinating various projects and priorities
  • Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
  • Demands the capability to handle chemicals and hazardous substances securely
  • Should have the capability to operate during flexible hours and fulfill travel requirements up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior engagement in industrial contexts, specifically in optimizing processes and/or formulating cell culture media and expertise in statistical experimentation development (DOE)
  • Understanding the chemical, biochemical, and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
  • Past exposure to cell culture involving cell lines commonly used in protein production tasks (e.g., CHO, HEK293, NS0)
  • Familiarity with project management techniques including tracking of project progress, resources, and issues and previous experience leading small technical teams!